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
pumices	17	17
pumicing	21	21
pumicite	18	18
pumicites	19	19
pumpernickel	31	31
pumpernickels	32	32
pumpjack	34	34
pumpjacks	35	35
punch	15	15
punchball	24	24
punchballs	25	25
punchboard	24	24
punchboards	25	25
punched	18	18
puncheon	19	19
puncheons	20	20
puncher	17	17
punchers	18	18
punches	17	17
punchier	18	18
punchiest	19	19
punchily	21	21
punchinello	24	24
punchinellos	25	25
punching	21	21