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
canst	9	9
cant	8	8
cantabile	17	17
cantal	11	11
cantala	12	12
cantalas	13	13
cantaloup	18	18
cantaloupe	19	19
cantaloupes	20	20
cantaloups	19	19
cantals	12	12
cantankerous	22	22
cantankerously	27	27
cantata	11	11
cantatas	12	12
cantatrice	17	17
cantatrices	18	18
cantatrici	17	17
cantdog	14	14
cantdogs	15	15
canted	11	11
canteen	12	12
canteens	13	13
canter	10	10
cantered	13	13