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
retches	12	12
retching	16	16
retchings	17	17
retcon	10	10
retconned	15	15
retconning	18	18
retcons	11	11
reteach	12	12
reteaches	14	14
reteaching	18	18
reticence	16	16
reticences	17	17
reticencies	18	18
reticency	18	18
reticent	12	12
reticently	17	17
reticle	11	11
reticles	12	12
reticula	13	13
reticular	14	14
reticulate	15	15
reticulated	17	17
reticulately	20	20
reticulates	16	16
reticulating	20	20