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
tacklers	16	16
tackles	15	15
tackless	16	16
tackling	19	19
tacklings	20	20
tacks	12	12
tacky	14	14
tacnode	12	12
tacnodes	13	13
taco	7	7
taconite	12	12
taconites	13	13
tacos	8	8
tacrine	11	11
tacrines	12	12
tact	7	7
tactful	15	15
tactfully	20	20
tactfulness	20	20
tactic	12	12
tactical	15	15
tactically	20	20
tactician	16	16
tacticians	17	17
tactics	13	13