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
blockhead	23	23
blockheads	24	24
blockhouse	24	24
blockhouses	25	25
blockier	19	19
blockiest	20	20
blocking	22	22
blockings	23	23
blockish	21	21
blocks	17	17
blocky	19	19
blocs	12	12
bloodcurdling	27	27
bloodstock	22	22
bloodstocks	23	23
bloodsucker	24	24
bloodsuckers	25	25
bloodsucking	28	28
blotch	15	15
blotched	18	18
blotches	17	17
blotchier	18	18
blotchiest	19	19
blotchily	21	21
blotching	21	21