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
varicella	18	18
varicellas	19	19
varices	14	14
varicocele	21	21
varicoceles	22	22
varicolored	20	20
varicose	15	15
varicosed	17	17
varicosities	19	19
varicosity	19	19
vascula	16	16
vascular	17	17
vascularity	22	22
vascularization	34	34
vasculature	21	21
vasculitides	22	22
vasculitis	19	19
vasculum	21	21
vasculums	22	22
vasectomies	21	21
vasectomize	30	30
vasectomized	32	32
vasectomizes	31	31
vasectomizing	35	35
vasectomy	21	21