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
callusing	18	18
calm	11	11
calmative	20	20
calmatives	21	21
calmed	14	14
calmer	13	13
calmest	14	14
calming	17	17
calmly	16	16
calmness	16	16
calmnesses	18	18
calmodulin	21	21
calmodulins	22	22
calms	12	12
calo	8	8
calomel	15	15
calomels	16	16
caloric	14	14
calorically	22	22
calorics	15	15
calorie	11	11
calories	12	12
calorific	19	19
calorimeter	18	18
calorimeters	19	19