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
cants	9	9
cantus	11	11
canty	11	11
canula	12	12
canulae	13	13
canular	13	13
canulas	13	13
canulate	14	14
canulated	16	16
canulates	15	15
canulating	19	19
canvas	14	14
canvasback	28	28
canvasbacks	29	29
canvased	17	17
canvaser	16	16
canvasers	17	17
canvases	16	16
canvasing	20	20
canvaslike	23	23
canvass	15	15
canvassed	18	18
canvasser	17	17
canvassers	18	18
canvasses	17	17