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
blastematic	21	21
blastocoel	18	18
blastocoele	19	19
blastocoeles	20	20
blastocoelic	23	23
blastocoels	19	19
blastocyst	19	19
blastocysts	20	20
blastodisc	18	18
blastodiscs	19	19
blastomycoses	25	25
blastomycosis	25	25
blastoporic	21	21
blatancies	18	18
blatancy	18	18
bleach	15	15
bleachable	23	23
bleached	18	18
bleacher	17	17
bleacherite	20	20
bleacherites	21	21
bleachers	18	18
bleaches	17	17
bleaching	21	21
blech	14	14