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
tenaculums	20	20
tenancies	14	14
tenancy	14	14
tench	11	11
tenches	13	13
tendance	14	14
tendances	15	15
tendence	14	14
tendences	15	15
tendencies	16	16
tendencious	18	18
tendency	16	16
tenebrific	20	20
tenesmic	15	15
tenpence	16	16
tenpences	17	17
tenrec	10	10
tenrecs	11	11
tensiometric	19	19
tentacle	13	13
tentacled	15	15
tentacles	14	14
tentacular	16	16
teocalli	13	13
teocallis	14	14