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
scrutinies	15	15
scrutinise	15	15
scrutinised	17	17
scrutinises	16	16
scrutinising	20	20
scrutinize	24	24
scrutinized	26	26
scrutinizer	25	25
scrutinizers	26	26
scrutinizes	25	25
scrutinizing	29	29
scrutiny	15	15
scry	9	9
scryer	11	11
scryers	12	12
scrying	15	15
scuba	12	12
scubaed	15	15
scubaing	18	18
scubas	13	13
scud	9	9
scudded	14	14
scudding	17	17
scudi	10	10
scudo	10	10