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
boric	11	11
boricua	14	14
boricuas	15	15
bornitic	15	15
boronic	14	14
borosilicate	19	19
borosilicates	20	20
borsch	14	14
borsches	16	16
borscht	15	15
borschts	16	16
boscage	15	15
boscages	16	16
boschbok	23	23
boschboks	24	24
bosonic	14	14
botanic	14	14
botanica	15	15
botanical	17	17
botanically	22	22
botanicals	18	18
botanicas	16	16
botch	13	13
botched	16	16
botcher	15	15