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
cannonball	21	21
cannonballs	22	22
cannoned	15	15
cannoneer	15	15
cannoneers	16	16
cannoning	18	18
cannonries	16	16
cannonry	16	16
cannons	13	13
cannot	11	11
cannula	14	14
cannulae	15	15
cannular	15	15
cannulas	15	15
cannulate	16	16
cannulated	18	18
cannulates	17	17
cannulating	21	21
cannulation	19	19
cannulations	20	20
canny	12	12
canoe	9	9
canoeable	17	17
canoed	11	11
canoeing	15	15