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
reticulation	18	18
reticulations	19	19
reticule	13	13
reticules	14	14
reticulocyte	22	22
reticulocytes	23	23
reticulum	18	18
reticulums	19	19
retinacula	16	16
retinaculum	21	21
retinoscopies	20	20
retinoscopy	20	20
retinotectal	17	17
retouch	13	13
retouched	16	16
retoucher	15	15
retouchers	16	16
retouches	15	15
retouching	19	19
retrace	10	10
retraced	12	12
retracer	11	11
retracers	12	12
retraces	11	11
retracing	15	15