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
spectate	14	14
spectated	16	16
spectates	15	15
spectating	19	19
spectator	15	15
spectatorial	19	19
spectators	16	16
spectatorship	24	24
specter	13	13
specters	14	14
spectinomycin	29	29
spectra	13	13
spectral	15	15
spectrally	20	20
spectre	13	13
spectres	14	14
spectrogram	22	22
spectrograms	23	23
spectrograph	25	25
spectrographic	30	30
spectrographs	26	26
spectrography	28	28
spectrometer	21	21
spectrometers	22	22
spectrometric	25	25