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
cantering	16	16
canters	11	11
canthal	14	14
canthari	14	14
cantharides	18	18
cantharidin	19	19
cantharidins	20	20
cantharis	15	15
canthaxanthin	30	30
canthaxanthins	31	31
canthi	12	12
canthic	16	16
canthus	14	14
cantic	13	13
canticle	16	16
canticles	17	17
cantilena	15	15
cantilenas	16	16
cantilever	19	19
cantilevers	20	20
cantillate	16	16
cantillated	18	18
cantillates	17	17
cantillating	21	21
cantillation	19	19