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
caller	11	11
callers	12	12
callet	11	11
callets	12	12
calligraphed	25	25
calligrapher	24	24
calligraphers	25	25
calligraphic	27	27
calligraphies	25	25
calligraphist	25	25
calligraphists	26	26
calligraphy	25	25
calling	15	15
callings	16	16
calliope	16	16
calliopes	17	17
callipee	16	16
callipees	17	17
calliper	16	16
callipered	19	19
callipering	22	22
callipers	17	17
callipygian	24	24
callipygous	24	24
callithump	24	24