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
rickets	14	14
rickettsia	17	17
rickettsiae	18	18
rickettsial	19	19
rickettsias	18	18
rickety	16	16
rickey	15	15
rickeys	16	16
ricking	17	17
rickrack	22	22
rickracks	23	23
ricks	12	12
ricksha	16	16
rickshas	17	17
rickshaw	20	20
rickshaws	21	21
ricochet	16	16
ricocheted	19	19
ricocheting	22	22
ricochets	17	17
ricochetted	20	20
ricochetting	23	23
ricotta	10	10
ricottas	11	11
ricrac	12	12