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
calabash	17	17
calabashes	19	19
calabaza	24	24
calabazas	25	25
calaboose	16	16
calabooses	17	17
caladium	17	17
caladiums	18	18
calamander	19	19
calamanders	20	20
calamar	14	14
calamari	15	15
calamaries	17	17
calamaris	16	16
calamars	15	15
calamary	17	17
calamata	15	15
calamatas	16	16
calami	13	13
calamine	16	16
calamined	18	18
calamines	17	17
calamining	21	21
calamint	16	16
calamints	17	17