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
calamite	15	15
calamites	16	16
calamities	17	17
calamitous	18	18
calamitously	23	23
calamity	17	17
calamondin	20	20
calamondins	21	21
calamus	15	15
calando	13	13
calash	12	12
calashes	14	14
calathea	14	14
calatheas	15	15
calathi	13	13
calathos	14	14
calathus	15	15
calcanea	16	16
calcaneal	18	18
calcanei	16	16
calcaneum	21	21
calcaneus	18	18
calcar	13	13
calcareous	18	18
calcareously	23	23