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
candlepins	20	20
candlepower	23	23
candler	13	13
candlers	14	14
candles	13	13
candlesnuffer	27	27
candlesnuffers	28	28
candlestick	24	24
candlesticks	25	25
candlewick	26	26
candlewicks	27	27
candlewood	20	20
candlewoods	21	21
candling	17	17
candor	11	11
candors	12	12
candour	13	13
candours	14	14
candy	12	12
candyfloss	21	21
candyflosses	23	23
candying	18	18
candyman	19	19
candymen	19	19
candytuft	20	20