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
caballed	17	17
caballero	17	17
caballeros	18	18
caballing	20	20
cabals	13	13
cabana	13	13
cabanas	14	14
cabaret	13	13
cabarets	14	14
cabbage	18	18
cabbaged	20	20
cabbages	19	19
cabbagey	21	21
cabbaging	23	23
cabbagy	20	20
cabbala	17	17
cabbalah	20	20
cabbalahs	21	21
cabbalas	18	18
cabbed	16	16
cabbie	15	15
cabbies	16	16
cabbing	19	19
cabby	16	16
cabdriver	20	20