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
calvadoses	19	19
calvaria	16	16
calvariae	17	17
calvarias	17	17
calvaries	17	17
calvarium	21	21
calvary	17	17
calve	13	13
calved	15	15
calves	14	14
calving	18	18
calx	15	15
calxes	17	17
calycate	17	17
calyceal	18	18
calyces	16	16
calycine	18	18
calycle	17	17
calycles	18	18
calyculi	19	19
calypso	16	16
calypsoes	18	18
calypsonian	22	22
calypsonians	23	23
calypsos	17	17