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
shopaholic	21	21
shopaholics	22	22
shortcake	18	18
shortcakes	19	19
shortchange	21	21
shortchanged	23	23
shortchanger	22	22
shortchangers	23	23
shortchanges	22	22
shortchanging	26	26
shortcoming	22	22
shortcomings	23	23
shortcut	14	14
shortcuts	15	15
shortcutting	21	21
showcase	16	16
showcased	18	18
showcases	17	17
showcasing	21	21
showpiece	20	20
showpieces	21	21
showplace	21	21
showplaces	22	22
shtetlach	17	17
shtick	15	15