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
scandia	12	12
scandias	13	13
scandic	15	15
scandium	17	17
scandiums	18	18
scannable	18	18
scanned	13	13
scanner	12	12
scanners	13	13
scanning	16	16
scannings	17	17
scans	9	9
scansion	13	13
scansions	14	14
scant	9	9
scanted	12	12
scanter	11	11
scantest	12	12
scantier	12	12
scanties	12	12
scantiest	13	13
scantily	15	15
scantiness	15	15
scanting	15	15
scantling	17	17