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
scalares	12	12
scalariform	21	21
scalariformly	26	26
scalars	11	11
scalawag	17	17
scalawags	18	18
scald	10	10
scalded	13	13
scaldic	15	15
scalding	16	16
scalds	11	11
scale	9	9
scaled	11	11
scaleless	14	14
scalelike	18	18
scalene	12	12
scalenes	13	13
scaleni	12	12
scalenus	14	14
scalepan	16	16
scalepans	17	17
scaler	10	10
scalers	11	11
scales	10	10
scaleup	15	15