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
calkers	15	15
calkin	15	15
calking	18	18
calkings	19	19
calkins	16	16
calks	13	13
call	9	9
calla	10	10
callable	17	17
callaloo	14	14
callaloos	15	15
callalou	15	15
callalous	16	16
callan	12	12
callans	13	13
callant	13	13
callants	14	14
callas	11	11
callback	23	23
callbacks	24	24
callboy	17	17
callboys	18	18
called	12	12
callee	11	11
callees	12	12