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
spinach	16	16
spinaches	18	18
spinachlike	25	25
spinachy	19	19
spinthariscope	26	26
spinthariscopes	27	27
spiracle	15	15
spiracles	16	16
spiracular	18	18
spiritistic	17	17
spiritualistic	22	22
spirochaete	19	19
spirochaetes	20	20
spirochetal	20	20
spirochete	18	18
spirochetes	19	19
spirochetoses	21	21
spirochetosis	21	21
spirometric	20	20
splanchnic	24	24
splenectomies	24	24
splenectomize	33	33
splenectomized	35	35
splenectomizes	34	34
splenectomizing	38	38