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
capaciously	24	24
capaciousness	24	24
capacitance	24	24
capacitances	25	25
capacitate	19	19
capacitated	21	21
capacitates	20	20
capacitating	24	24
capacitation	22	22
capacitations	23	23
capacities	19	19
capacitive	23	23
capacitively	28	28
capacitor	18	18
capacitors	19	19
capacity	19	19
caparison	16	16
caparisoned	19	19
caparisoning	22	22
caparisons	17	17
capcom	18	18
capcoms	19	19
cape	10	10
caped	12	12
capeesh	15	15