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
smirches	16	16
smirching	20	20
smock	15	15
smocked	18	18
smocking	21	21
smockings	22	22
smocks	16	16
smokejack	32	32
smokejacks	33	33
smokestack	24	24
smokestacks	25	25
smooch	14	14
smooched	17	17
smoocher	16	16
smoochers	17	17
smooches	16	16
smoochier	17	17
smoochiest	18	18
smooching	20	20
smoochy	17	17
smutch	15	15
smutched	18	18
smutches	17	17
smutchier	18	18
smutchiest	19	19