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
brioche	15	15
brioches	16	16
brisance	15	15
brisances	16	16
britches	16	16
broach	14	14
broached	17	17
broacher	16	16
broachers	17	17
broaches	16	16
broaching	20	20
broadcast	16	16
broadcasted	19	19
broadcaster	18	18
broadcasters	19	19
broadcasting	22	22
broadcasts	17	17
broadcloth	20	20
broadcloths	21	21
broadscale	18	18
brocade	14	14
brocaded	16	16
brocades	15	15
brocading	19	19
brocatel	15	15