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
calfskins	21	21
caliber	14	14
calibers	15	15
calibrate	16	16
calibrated	18	18
calibrates	17	17
calibrating	21	21
calibration	19	19
calibrations	20	20
calibrator	17	17
calibrators	18	18
calibre	14	14
calibred	16	16
calibres	15	15
calices	14	14
caliche	16	16
caliches	17	17
calicle	15	15
calicles	16	16
calico	13	13
calicoes	15	15
calicos	14	14
calif	12	12
califate	15	15
califates	16	16