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
buncoes	15	15
buncoing	19	19
buncombe	22	22
buncombes	23	23
buncos	14	14
buoyance	18	18
buoyances	19	19
buoyancies	20	20
buoyancy	20	20
burdock	19	19
burdocks	20	20
bureaucracies	24	24
bureaucracy	24	24
bureaucrat	18	18
bureaucratese	21	21
bureaucratic	23	23
bureaucratise	21	21
bureaucratised	23	23
bureaucratises	22	22
bureaucratising	26	26
bureaucratism	24	24
bureaucratisms	25	25
bureaucratize	30	30
bureaucratized	32	32
bureaucratizes	31	31