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
ptotic	12	12
pubescence	24	24
pubescences	25	25
pubescent	20	20
pubic	15	15
public	17	17
publically	25	25
publican	20	20
publicans	21	21
publication	23	23
publications	24	24
publicise	20	20
publicised	22	22
publicises	21	21
publicising	25	25
publicist	20	20
publicists	21	21
publicities	22	22
publicity	22	22
publicize	29	29
publicized	31	31
publicizes	30	30
publicizing	34	34
publicly	22	22
publicness	22	22