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
booklice	19	19
bookrack	22	22
bookracks	23	23
boondock	20	20
boondocks	21	21
bootblack	23	23
bootblacks	24	24
bootjack	27	27
bootjacks	28	28
bootlace	15	15
bootlaces	16	16
bootlick	19	19
bootlicked	22	22
bootlicker	21	21
bootlickers	22	22
bootlicking	25	25
bootlicks	20	20
boraces	13	13
boracic	16	16
boracite	14	14
boracites	15	15
borecole	15	15
borecoles	16	16
borescope	18	18
borescopes	19	19