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
cancha	15	15
canchas	16	16
cancroid	16	16
cancroids	17	17
candela	13	13
candelabra	19	19
candelabras	20	20
candelabrum	24	24
candelabrums	25	25
candelas	14	14
candent	13	13
candescence	23	23
candescences	24	24
candescent	19	19
candid	12	12
candida	13	13
candidacies	20	20
candidacy	20	20
candidal	15	15
candidas	14	14
candidate	15	15
candidates	16	16
candidature	18	18
candidatures	19	19
candider	14	14