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
campouts	18	18
camps	14	14
campsite	17	17
campsites	18	18
campus	16	16
campused	19	19
campuses	18	18
campusing	22	22
campy	16	16
campylobacter	31	31
campylobacters	32	32
campylotropous	30	30
cams	10	10
camshaft	19	19
camshafts	20	20
camwood	17	17
camwoods	18	18
can	7	7
canaille	14	14
canailles	15	15
canakin	16	16
canakins	17	17
canal	10	10
canaled	13	13
canalicular	21	21