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
strick	13	13
stricken	16	16
strickle	16	16
strickled	18	18
strickles	17	17
strickling	21	21
stricks	14	14
strict	9	9
stricter	11	11
strictest	12	12
strictly	14	14
strictness	14	14
stricture	13	13
strictures	14	14
stridence	14	14
stridences	15	15
stridencies	16	16
stridency	16	16
stringcourse	19	19
stringcourses	20	20
stringencies	19	19
stringency	19	19
stringpiece	20	20
stringpieces	21	21
strobic	13	13