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
caddisworms	22	22
caddy	12	12
caddying	18	18
cade	8	8
cadelle	13	13
cadelles	14	14
cadence	15	15
cadenced	17	17
cadences	16	16
cadencies	17	17
cadencing	20	20
cadency	17	17
cadent	11	11
cadential	15	15
cadenza	21	21
cadenzas	22	22
cades	9	9
cadet	9	9
cadets	10	10
cadetship	18	18
cadetships	19	19
cadge	11	11
cadged	13	13
cadger	12	12
cadgers	13	13