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
bouncingly	24	24
bouncy	16	16
boustrophedonic	29	29
boxcar	19	19
boxcars	20	20
boychick	25	25
boychicks	26	26
boychik	21	21
boychiks	22	22
boycott	15	15
boycotted	18	18
boycotter	17	17
boycotters	18	18
boycotting	21	21
boycotts	16	16
brace	11	11
braced	13	13
bracelet	15	15
bracelets	16	16
bracer	12	12
bracero	13	13
braceros	14	14
bracers	13	13
braces	12	12
brach	13	13