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
calypter	17	17
calypters	18	18
calyptra	17	17
calyptras	18	18
calyx	18	18
calyxes	20	20
calzone	21	21
calzones	22	22
calzoni	21	21
cam	9	9
camail	13	13
camailed	16	16
camails	14	14
camaraderie	18	18
camaraderies	19	19
camarilla	17	17
camarillas	18	18
camas	11	11
camases	13	13
camass	12	12
camasses	14	14
camber	15	15
cambered	18	18
cambering	21	21
cambers	16	16