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
scalped	15	15
scalpel	15	15
scalpels	16	16
scalper	14	14
scalpers	15	15
scalping	18	18
scalps	13	13
scaly	11	11
scam	10	10
scammed	17	17
scammer	16	16
scammers	17	17
scamming	20	20
scammonies	20	20
scammony	20	20
scamp	14	14
scamped	17	17
scamper	16	16
scampered	19	19
scampering	22	22
scampers	17	17
scampi	15	15
scampies	17	17
scamping	20	20
scampish	19	19