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
specifies	18	18
specify	18	18
specifying	24	24
specimen	18	18
specimens	19	19
specious	15	15
speciously	20	20
speciousness	20	20
speck	15	15
specked	18	18
speckier	18	18
speckiest	19	19
specking	21	21
speckle	18	18
speckled	20	20
speckles	19	19
speckling	23	23
specks	16	16
specky	18	18
specs	11	11
spectacle	19	19
spectacled	21	21
spectacles	20	20
spectacular	22	22
spectacularly	27	27