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
bureaucratizing	35	35
bureaucrats	19	19
bushbuck	25	25
bushbucks	26	26
bushwhack	27	27
bushwhacked	30	30
bushwhacker	29	29
bushwhackers	30	30
bushwhacking	33	33
bushwhacks	28	28
bustic	13	13
bustics	14	14
butch	14	14
butcher	16	16
butchered	19	19
butcheries	19	19
butchering	22	22
butcherly	21	21
butchers	17	17
butchery	19	19
butchest	17	17
buttercream	21	21
buttercreams	22	22
buttercup	20	20
buttercups	21	21