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
capelan	15	15
capelans	16	16
capelet	14	14
capelets	15	15
capelin	15	15
capelins	16	16
capellini	18	18
caper	11	11
capercaillie	23	23
capercaillies	24	24
capercailzie	31	31
capered	14	14
caperer	13	13
caperers	14	14
capering	17	17
capers	12	12
capes	11	11
capeskin	19	19
capeskins	20	20
capework	21	21
capeworks	22	22
capful	17	17
capfuls	18	18
caph	12	12
caphs	13	13