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
camerlengos	21	21
cames	11	11
camgirl	16	16
camgirls	17	17
cami	10	10
camion	13	13
camions	14	14
camis	11	11
camisa	12	12
camisade	15	15
camisades	16	16
camisado	15	15
camisadoes	17	17
camisados	16	16
camisas	13	13
camise	12	12
camises	13	13
camisia	13	13
camisias	14	14
camisole	15	15
camisoles	16	16
camlet	13	13
camlets	14	14
cammie	15	15
cammies	16	16