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
rancher	13	13
ranchera	14	14
rancheras	15	15
ranchero	14	14
rancheros	15	15
ranchers	14	14
ranches	13	13
ranching	17	17
ranchings	18	18
ranchman	18	18
ranchmen	18	18
rancho	12	12
ranchos	13	13
rancid	11	11
rancidities	16	16
rancidity	16	16
rancidly	16	16
rancidness	16	16
rancor	10	10
rancored	13	13
rancorous	14	14
rancorously	19	19
rancors	11	11
rancour	12	12
rancours	13	13