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
caird	9	9
cairds	10	10
cairn	9	9
cairned	12	12
cairngorm	18	18
cairngorms	19	19
cairns	10	10
cairny	12	12
caisson	11	11
caissons	12	12
caitiff	16	16
caitiffs	17	17
cajaput	23	23
cajaputs	24	24
cajeput	23	23
cajeputs	24	24
cajole	19	19
cajoled	21	21
cajolement	27	27
cajolements	28	28
cajoler	20	20
cajoleries	23	23
cajolers	21	21
cajolery	23	23
cajoles	20	20