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
brecciations	22	22
brecham	18	18
brechams	19	19
brechan	16	16
brechans	17	17
breech	14	14
breechblock	30	30
breechblocks	31	31
breechcloth	25	25
breechcloths	26	26
breechclout	24	24
breechclouts	25	25
breeched	17	17
breeches	16	16
breeching	20	20
breechings	21	21
breechloader	22	22
breechloaders	23	23
brevetcies	20	20
brevetcy	20	20
brick	15	15
brickbat	21	21
brickbats	22	22
bricked	18	18
brickier	18	18