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
cadaster	12	12
cadasters	13	13
cadastral	14	14
cadastrally	19	19
cadastre	12	12
cadastres	13	13
cadaver	15	15
cadaveric	20	20
cadaverine	19	19
cadaverines	20	20
cadaverous	19	19
cadaverously	24	24
cadavers	16	16
caddice	15	15
caddices	16	16
caddie	11	11
caddied	13	13
caddies	12	12
caddis	11	11
caddised	14	14
caddises	13	13
caddish	14	14
caddishly	19	19
caddishness	19	19
caddisworm	21	21