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
sciatics	14	14
science	14	14
sciences	15	15
sciential	14	14
scientific	20	20
scientifically	28	28
scientism	16	16
scientisms	17	17
scientist	13	13
scientistic	18	18
scientists	14	14
scientize	22	22
scientized	24	24
scientizes	23	23
scientizing	27	27
scilicet	15	15
scilla	11	11
scillas	12	12
scimetar	14	14
scimetars	15	15
scimitar	14	14
scimitars	15	15
scimiter	14	14
scimiters	15	15
scincoid	16	16