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
trice	8	8
triced	10	10
tricep	12	12
triceps	13	13
tricepses	15	15
triceratops	17	17
trices	9	9
trichiasis	15	15
trichina	14	14
trichinae	15	15
trichinal	16	16
trichinas	15	15
trichinize	25	25
trichinized	27	27
trichinizes	26	26
trichinizing	30	30
trichinoses	17	17
trichinosis	17	17
trichinous	17	17
trichite	13	13
trichites	14	14
trichlorfon	21	21
trichlorphon	24	24
trichocyst	20	20
trichocysts	21	21