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
boldfaced	21	21
boldfaces	20	20
boldfacing	24	24
bolometric	20	20
bolometrically	28	28
bombastic	21	21
bombastically	29	29
bombycid	23	23
bombycids	24	24
bonaci	13	13
bonacis	14	14
bonce	12	12
bonces	13	13
bonduc	15	15
bonducs	16	16
boniface	18	18
bonifaces	19	19
bonnock	19	19
bonnocks	20	20
bonnyclabber	29	29
bonnyclabbers	30	30
boocoo	12	12
boocoos	13	13
bookcase	18	18
bookcases	19	19