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
scolders	13	13
scolding	16	16
scoldings	17	17
scolds	11	11
scoleces	15	15
scolecite	16	16
scolecites	17	17
scolex	17	17
scolices	15	15
scolioma	15	15
scoliomas	16	16
scolioses	13	13
scoliosis	13	13
scoliotic	16	16
scollop	15	15
scolloped	18	18
scolloping	21	21
scollops	16	16
scolopendra	20	20
scolopendras	21	21
scombrid	18	18
scombrids	19	19
scombroid	19	19
scombroids	20	20
sconce	13	13