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
callithumpian	28	28
callithumps	25	25
callose	12	12
calloses	13	13
callosities	16	16
callosity	16	16
callous	13	13
calloused	16	16
callouses	15	15
callousing	19	19
callously	18	18
callousness	18	18
callout	13	13
callouts	14	14
callow	14	14
callower	16	16
callowest	17	17
callowly	19	19
callowness	19	19
calls	10	10
calluna	14	14
callunas	15	15
callus	12	12
callused	15	15
calluses	14	14