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
canoeings	16	16
canoeist	12	12
canoeists	13	13
canoeman	16	16
canoemen	16	16
canoer	10	10
canoers	11	11
canoes	10	10
canola	11	11
canolas	12	12
canon	10	10
canoness	13	13
canonesses	15	15
canonic	15	15
canonical	18	18
canonically	23	23
canonicals	19	19
canonicities	20	20
canonicity	20	20
canonise	13	13
canonised	15	15
canonises	14	14
canonising	18	18
canonist	13	13
canonists	14	14