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
calendar	14	14
calendared	17	17
calendaring	20	20
calendars	15	15
calender	14	14
calendered	17	17
calenderer	16	16
calenderers	17	17
calendering	20	20
calenders	15	15
calendric	18	18
calendrical	21	21
calends	13	13
calendula	17	17
calendulas	18	18
calenture	15	15
calentures	16	16
calesa	10	10
calesas	11	11
calf	11	11
calfhood	18	18
calfhoods	19	19
calflike	20	20
calfs	12	12
calfskin	20	20