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
bobeche	18	18
bobeches	19	19
bocaccio	20	20
bocaccios	21	21
bocce	14	14
bocces	15	15
bocci	14	14
boccia	15	15
boccias	16	16
boccie	15	15
boccies	16	16
boccis	15	15
bock	14	14
bocks	15	15
bodacious	17	17
bodaciously	22	22
bodice	13	13
bodices	14	14
bodycam	19	19
bodycams	20	20
bodycheck	27	27
bodychecked	30	30
bodychecking	33	33
bodychecks	28	28
boldface	19	19