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
calcination	20	20
calcinations	21	21
calcine	15	15
calcined	17	17
calcines	16	16
calcining	20	20
calcinoses	18	18
calcinosis	18	18
calcite	14	14
calcites	15	15
calcitic	18	18
calcitonin	19	19
calcitonins	20	20
calcium	18	18
calciums	19	19
calcrete	15	15
calcretes	16	16
calcspar	18	18
calcspars	19	19
calctufa	19	19
calctufas	20	20
calctuff	22	22
calctuffs	23	23
calculable	23	23
calculate	18	18