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
protractions	19	19
protractive	21	21
protractor	16	16
protractors	17	17
protracts	15	15
protreptic	19	19
protreptics	20	20
protuberance	23	23
protuberances	24	24
provascular	23	23
provenance	22	22
provenances	23	23
provenience	23	23
proveniences	24	24
proventriculi	26	26
proventriculus	28	28
providence	22	22
providences	23	23
province	19	19
provinces	20	20
provincial	22	22
provincialism	28	28
provincialisms	29	29
provincialist	25	25
provincialists	26	26