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
blacksmiths	27	27
blacksnake	26	26
blacksnakes	27	27
blacktail	21	21
blacktails	22	22
blackthorn	24	24
blackthorns	25	25
blacktip	22	22
blacktips	23	23
blacktop	22	22
blacktopped	29	29
blacktopping	32	32
blacktops	23	23
blackwater	24	24
blackwaters	25	25
blackwood	24	24
blackwoods	25	25
blanch	16	16
blanched	19	19
blancher	18	18
blanchers	19	19
blanches	18	18
blanching	22	22
blancmange	24	24
blancmanges	25	25