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
cantillations	20	20
cantina	12	12
cantinas	13	13
canting	14	14
cantle	11	11
cantles	12	12
canto	9	9
canton	11	11
cantonal	14	14
cantoned	14	14
cantoning	17	17
cantonment	19	19
cantonments	20	20
cantons	12	12
cantor	10	10
cantorial	14	14
cantoris	12	12
cantors	11	11
cantos	10	10
cantraip	15	15
cantraips	16	16
cantrap	14	14
cantraps	15	15
cantrip	14	14
cantrips	15	15