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
capias	12	12
capiases	14	14
capiche	18	18
capillaries	19	19
capillarities	21	21
capillarity	21	21
capillary	19	19
caping	15	15
capisce	16	16
capish	14	14
capita	12	12
capital	14	14
capitalise	17	17
capitalised	19	19
capitalises	18	18
capitalising	22	22
capitalism	20	20
capitalisms	21	21
capitalist	17	17
capitalistic	22	22
capitalists	18	18
capitalization	31	31
capitalizations	32	32
capitalize	26	26
capitalized	28	28