Words with the letter C

The letter C can be a clever asset in Scrabble when used strategically. Valued at 3 points, it offers more scoring potential than some of the more common consonants, without being as difficult to play as higher-point tiles like X or Q. C works well at the start of many common words—like cat, cold, or clean—and it’s also found in blends like ch, cl, or cr, which opens up a variety of word possibilities. If you’re able to land a C on a double or triple letter score, it can quickly turn an ordinary word into a strong point earner.

One of the best ways to play C is by pairing it with high-frequency vowels like A or O to build words such as can, cop, or code. You can also use it to extend words: for example, turning are into care or old into cold. Keep an eye out for opportunities to create compound words or plural forms using C. While C isn’t used in many two-letter words, its role in creating longer, higher-scoring plays makes it an essential part of a smart Scrabble strategy. Played at the right time, C can be the key to gaining an edge on the board.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
practices	18	18
practicing	22	22
practicum	22	22
practicums	23	23
practise	14	14
practised	16	16
practises	15	15
practising	19	19
practitioner	19	19
practitioners	20	20
praecipe	17	17
praecipes	18	18
praefect	17	17
praefects	18	18
praelect	15	15
praelected	18	18
praelecting	21	21
praelects	16	16
pragmatic	20	20
pragmatical	23	23
pragmatically	28	28
pragmaticism	26	26
pragmaticist	23	23
pragmaticists	24	24
pragmatics	21	21