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
candidest	15	15
candidiases	17	17
candidiasis	17	17
candidly	17	17
candidness	17	17
candids	13	13
candied	13	13
candies	12	12
candle	12	12
candleberries	22	22
candleberry	22	22
candled	14	14
candlefish	21	21
candlefishes	23	23
candleholder	22	22
candleholders	23	23
candlelight	22	22
candlelighted	25	25
candlelighter	24	24
candlelighters	25	25
candlelights	23	23
candlelit	16	16
candlenut	17	17
candlenuts	18	18
candlepin	19	19