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
caplet	13	13
caplets	14	14
caplin	14	14
caplins	15	15
capmaker	21	21
capmakers	22	22
capo	10	10
capoeira	14	14
capoeiras	15	15
capon	12	12
caponata	15	15
caponatas	16	16
caponier	15	15
caponiers	16	16
caponise	15	15
caponised	17	17
caponises	16	16
caponising	20	20
caponize	24	24
caponized	26	26
caponizes	25	25
caponizing	29	29
capons	13	13
caporal	14	14
caporals	15	15