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
blench	16	16
blenched	19	19
blencher	18	18
blenchers	19	19
blenches	18	18
blenching	22	22
blesbuck	23	23
blesbucks	24	24
bloc	11	11
block	16	16
blockade	20	20
blockaded	22	22
blockader	21	21
blockaders	22	22
blockades	21	21
blockading	25	25
blockage	21	21
blockages	22	22
blockbuster	26	26
blockbusters	27	27
blockbusting	30	30
blockbustings	31	31
blocked	19	19
blocker	18	18
blockers	19	19