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
zincs	18	18
zincy	20	20
ziplock	27	27
zircaloy	23	23
zircaloys	24	24
zircon	19	19
zirconia	21	21
zirconias	22	22
zirconic	24	24
zirconium	26	26
zirconiums	27	27
zircons	20	20
zlotych	24	24
zocalo	19	19
zocalos	20	20
zodiac	19	19
zodiacal	22	22
zodiacs	20	20
zoecia	18	18
zoecium	23	23
zoic	16	16
zombification	35	35
zoochore	22	22
zoochores	23	23
zooecia	19	19