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
calthrop	17	17
calthrops	18	18
caltrap	14	14
caltraps	15	15
caltrop	14	14
caltrops	15	15
calumet	15	15
calumets	16	16
calumniate	19	19
calumniated	21	21
calumniates	20	20
calumniating	24	24
calumniation	22	22
calumniations	23	23
calumniator	20	20
calumniators	21	21
calumnied	19	19
calumnies	18	18
calumnious	20	20
calumniously	25	25
calumny	18	18
calumnying	24	24
calutron	14	14
calutrons	15	15
calvados	17	17