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
cabinmate	19	19
cabinmates	20	20
cabins	13	13
cable	12	12
cablecast	19	19
cablecasted	22	22
cablecasting	25	25
cablecasts	20	20
cabled	14	14
cablegram	21	21
cablegrams	22	22
cabler	13	13
cablers	14	14
cables	13	13
cablet	13	13
cablets	14	14
cableway	20	20
cableways	21	21
cabling	17	17
cablings	18	18
cabman	16	16
cabmen	16	16
cabob	14	14
cabobs	15	15
caboched	20	20