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
cameleers	16	16
camelia	14	14
camelias	15	15
camelid	15	15
camelids	16	16
camellia	16	16
camellias	17	17
camelopard	21	21
camelopards	22	22
camels	13	13
cameo	11	11
cameoed	14	14
cameoing	17	17
cameos	12	12
camera	12	12
camerae	13	13
cameral	14	14
cameraman	19	19
cameramen	19	19
cameraperson	22	22
camerapersons	23	23
cameras	13	13
camerawoman	24	24
camerawomen	24	24
camerlengo	20	20