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
calculated	20	20
calculatedly	25	25
calculatedness	25	25
calculates	19	19
calculating	23	23
calculatingly	28	28
calculation	21	21
calculational	24	24
calculations	22	22
calculator	19	19
calculators	20	20
calculi	16	16
calculous	19	19
calculus	18	18
calculuses	20	20
caldaria	13	13
caldera	12	12
calderas	13	13
caldron	13	13
caldrons	14	14
caleche	16	16
caleches	17	17
calefactories	23	23
calefactory	23	23
calendal	15	15