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
shellack	19	19
shellacked	22	22
shellacking	25	25
shellacks	20	20
shellacs	15	15
shellback	23	23
shellbacks	24	24
shellcracker	26	26
shellcrackers	27	27
sherlock	18	18
sherlocks	19	19
sheuch	14	14
sheuchs	15	15
shicker	16	16
shickers	17	17
shipwreck	24	24
shipwrecked	27	27
shipwrecking	30	30
shipwrecks	25	25
shlock	16	16
shlockier	19	19
shlockiest	20	20
shlocks	17	17
shlocky	19	19
shmuck	19	19