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
calorimetric	22	22
calorimetries	20	20
calorimetry	20	20
calorize	21	21
calorized	23	23
calorizes	22	22
calorizing	26	26
calory	12	12
calos	9	9
calotte	11	11
calottes	12	12
calotype	17	17
calotypes	18	18
caloyer	13	13
caloyers	14	14
calpac	16	16
calpack	21	21
calpacks	22	22
calpacs	17	17
calpain	15	15
calpains	16	16
calque	20	20
calqued	22	22
calques	21	21
calquing	25	25