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
cambia	15	15
cambial	17	17
cambism	19	19
cambisms	20	20
cambist	16	16
cambists	17	17
cambium	20	20
cambiums	21	21
cambogia	19	19
cambogias	20	20
camboose	17	17
cambooses	18	18
cambric	19	19
cambrics	20	20
camcord	17	17
camcorded	20	20
camcorder	19	19
camcorders	20	20
camcording	23	23
camcords	18	18
came	10	10
camel	12	12
camelback	26	26
camelbacks	27	27
cameleer	15	15