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
brickiest	19	19
bricking	21	21
bricklayer	23	23
bricklayers	24	24
bricklaying	27	27
bricklayings	28	28
brickle	18	18
brickles	19	19
bricks	16	16
brickwork	26	26
brickworks	27	27
bricky	18	18
brickyard	22	22
brickyards	23	23
bricolage	18	18
bricolages	19	19
bricole	14	14
bricoles	15	15
bricoleur	17	17
briefcase	18	18
briefcases	19	19
brilliance	19	19
brilliances	20	20
brilliancies	21	21
brilliancy	21	21