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
straightjackets	35	35
straightlaced	22	22
straitjacket	28	28
straitjackets	29	29
straitlaced	16	16
straitlacedly	21	21
straitlacedness	21	21
strategic	14	14
strategical	17	17
strategically	22	22
stratification	21	21
stratifications	22	22
stratigraphic	23	23
stratigraphical	26	26
stratocumulus	23	23
stratospheric	21	21
stratovolcano	22	22
stratovolcanoes	24	24
streetcar	12	12
streetcars	13	13
streetscape	17	17
streetscapes	18	18
streptobacilli	25	25
streptobacillus	27	27
streptocarpus	23	23