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
screenwriters	20	20
screes	9	9
screw	11	11
screwball	20	20
screwballs	21	21
screwbean	19	19
screwbeans	20	20
screwdriver	22	22
screwdrivers	23	23
screwed	14	14
screwer	13	13
screwers	14	14
screwier	14	14
screwiest	15	15
screwiness	17	17
screwing	17	17
screws	12	12
screwup	17	17
screwups	18	18
screwworm	21	21
screwworms	22	22
screwy	14	14
scribal	14	14
scribble	18	18
scribbled	20	20