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
sluiced	13	13
sluices	12	12
sluiceway	19	19
sluiceways	20	20
sluicing	16	16
sluicy	13	13
smack	15	15
smackdown	24	24
smackdowns	25	25
smacked	18	18
smacker	17	17
smackers	18	18
smacking	21	21
smacks	16	16
smallclothes	23	23
smearcase	15	15
smearcases	16	16
smectic	16	16
smectite	14	14
smectites	15	15
smectitic	18	18
smiercase	15	15
smiercases	16	16
smirch	14	14
smirched	17	17