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
canaliculi	20	20
canaliculus	22	22
canaling	16	16
canalise	13	13
canalised	15	15
canalises	14	14
canalising	18	18
canalization	27	27
canalizations	28	28
canalize	22	22
canalized	24	24
canalizes	23	23
canalizing	27	27
canalled	15	15
canaller	14	14
canallers	15	15
canalling	18	18
canals	11	11
canape	13	13
canapes	14	14
canard	11	11
canards	12	12
canaries	12	12
canary	12	12
canasta	11	11