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
canikins	17	17
canine	11	11
canines	12	12
caning	13	13
canings	14	14
caninities	15	15
caninity	15	15
canistel	13	13
canistels	14	14
canister	12	12
canisters	13	13
canities	12	12
canker	14	14
cankered	17	17
cankering	20	20
cankerous	18	18
cankers	15	15
cankerworm	24	24
cankerworms	25	25
cankle	15	15
cankles	16	16
canna	10	10
cannabic	19	19
cannabin	17	17
cannabinoid	21	21