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
bracts	12	12
bradycardia	21	21
bradycardias	22	22
braggadocio	22	22
braggadocios	23	23
braincase	16	16
braincases	17	17
brainchild	21	21
brainiac	15	15
brainiacs	16	16
brainsick	20	20
brainsickly	25	25
branch	15	15
branched	18	18
branches	17	17
branchia	17	17
branchiae	18	18
branchial	19	19
branchier	18	18
branchiest	19	19
branching	21	21
branchiopod	24	24
branchiopods	25	25
branchless	20	20
branchlet	19	19