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
canonization	27	27
canonizations	28	28
canonize	22	22
canonized	24	24
canonizes	23	23
canonizing	27	27
canonries	14	14
canonry	14	14
canons	11	11
canoodle	14	14
canoodled	16	16
canoodles	15	15
canoodling	19	19
canopic	17	17
canopied	16	16
canopies	15	15
canopy	15	15
canopying	21	21
canorous	13	13
canorously	18	18
canorousness	18	18
cans	8	8
cansful	16	16
canso	9	9
cansos	10	10