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
schoolchildren	28	28
schooled	15	15
schoolfellow	26	26
schoolfellows	27	27
schoolgirl	19	19
schoolgirls	20	20
schoolhouse	20	20
schoolhouses	21	21
schooling	18	18
schoolings	19	19
schoolkid	20	20
schoolkids	21	21
schoolman	19	19
schoolmarm	22	22
schoolmarmish	27	27
schoolmarms	23	23
schoolmaster	21	21
schoolmasterish	26	26
schoolmasterly	26	26
schoolmasters	22	22
schoolmate	19	19
schoolmates	20	20
schoolmen	19	19
schoolmistress	23	23
schoolmistressy	26	26