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
puritanical	20	20
puritanically	25	25
puromycin	22	22
puromycins	23	23
purpuric	19	19
pursuance	18	18
pursuances	19	19
purtenance	19	19
purtenances	20	20
purulence	19	19
purulences	20	20
purveyance	24	24
purveyances	25	25
pushback	24	24
pushbacks	25	25
pushcart	17	17
pushcarts	18	18
pushchair	20	20
pushchairs	21	21
pussycat	17	17
pussycats	18	18
putlock	19	19
putlocks	20	20
putrefaction	23	23
putrefactions	24	24