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
retrack	14	14
retracked	17	17
retracking	20	20
retracks	15	15
retract	10	10
retractable	18	18
retracted	13	13
retractile	14	14
retractility	18	18
retracting	16	16
retraction	14	14
retractions	15	15
retractor	12	12
retractors	13	13
retracts	11	11
retrench	14	14
retrenched	17	17
retrenches	16	16
retrenching	20	20
retrenchment	22	22
retrenchments	23	23
retroact	11	11
retroacted	14	14
retroacting	17	17
retroaction	15	15