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
cannabinoids	22	22
cannabinol	20	20
cannabinols	21	21
cannabins	18	18
cannabis	16	16
cannabises	18	18
cannas	11	11
canned	12	12
cannel	12	12
cannelloni	18	18
cannelon	15	15
cannelons	16	16
cannels	13	13
canner	11	11
canneries	14	14
canners	12	12
cannery	14	14
cannibal	17	17
cannibalise	20	20
cannibalised	22	22
cannibalises	21	21
cannibalising	25	25
cannibalism	23	23
cannibalisms	24	24
cannibalistic	25	25