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
stanched	15	15
stancher	14	14
stanchers	15	15
stanches	14	14
stanchest	15	15
stanching	18	18
stanchion	16	16
stanchioned	19	19
stanchions	17	17
stanchly	17	17
stannic	12	12
stanzaic	21	21
stapedectomies	24	24
stapedectomy	24	24
staphylococcal	32	32
staphylococci	30	30
staphylococcic	34	34
staphylococcus	32	32
starch	11	11
starched	14	14
starcher	13	13
starchers	14	14
starches	13	13
starchier	14	14
starchiest	15	15