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
capitalizes	27	27
capitalizing	31	31
capitally	19	19
capitals	15	15
capitate	14	14
capitated	16	16
capitates	15	15
capitation	17	17
capitations	18	18
capitol	14	14
capitols	15	15
capitula	16	16
capitular	17	17
capitularies	20	20
capitulary	20	20
capitulate	18	18
capitulated	20	20
capitulates	19	19
capitulating	23	23
capitulation	21	21
capitulations	22	22
capitulum	21	21
capiz	20	20
capizes	22	22
capless	14	14