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
cannibalization	34	34
cannibalize	29	29
cannibalized	31	31
cannibalizes	30	30
cannibalizing	34	34
cannibals	18	18
cannie	11	11
cannier	12	12
canniest	13	13
cannikin	18	18
cannikins	19	19
cannily	15	15
canniness	15	15
canninesses	17	17
canning	15	15
cannings	16	16
cannister	14	14
cannisters	15	15
cannoli	13	13
cannolis	14	14
cannon	12	12
cannonade	16	16
cannonaded	18	18
cannonades	17	17
cannonading	21	21