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
bromocriptine	26	26
bromouracil	22	22
bromouracils	23	23
bronc	12	12
bronchi	16	16
bronchia	17	17
bronchial	19	19
bronchially	24	24
bronchiectases	26	26
bronchiectasis	26	26
bronchiolar	21	21
bronchiole	20	20
bronchiolitis	23	23
bronchitic	22	22
bronchitis	19	19
bronchitises	21	21
broncho	16	16
bronchodilator	25	25
bronchodilators	26	26
bronchogenic	27	27
bronchos	17	17
bronchoscope	27	27
bronchoscopes	28	28
bronchoscopic	31	31
bronchoscopies	29	29