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
stenches	14	14
stenchful	20	20
stenchier	15	15
stenchiest	16	16
stenchy	15	15
stencil	12	12
stenciled	15	15
stenciler	14	14
stencilers	15	15
stenciling	18	18
stencilled	17	17
stenciller	16	16
stencillers	17	17
stencilling	20	20
stencils	13	13
stenographic	23	23
stenotic	12	12
stenotopic	17	17
stepchild	19	19
stepchildren	23	23
stercoraceous	20	20
stereochemical	26	26
stereochemistry	25	25
stereographic	23	23
stereoisomeric	20	20