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
putrefactive	26	26
putrescence	22	22
putrescences	23	23
putrescent	18	18
putrescible	22	22
putrescine	18	18
putrescines	19	19
putsch	15	15
putsches	17	17
putschist	18	18
putschists	19	19
puttanesca	18	18
pyaemic	18	18
pycnidia	18	18
pycnidial	20	20
pycnidium	23	23
pycnogonid	23	23
pycnogonids	24	24
pycnometer	22	22
pycnometers	23	23
pycnoses	17	17
pycnosis	17	17
pycnotic	20	20
pyelitic	17	17
pyelonephritic	29	29