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
cajoling	24	24
cajon	18	18
cajones	20	20
cajuput	24	24
cajuputs	25	25
cake	11	11
cakebox	24	24
cakeboxes	26	26
caked	13	13
cakehole	18	18
cakeholes	19	19
cakes	12	12
cakewalk	23	23
cakewalked	26	26
cakewalker	25	25
cakewalkers	26	26
cakewalking	29	29
cakewalks	24	24
cakey	14	14
cakier	13	13
cakiest	14	14
cakiness	16	16
cakinesses	18	18
caking	16	16
caky	13	13