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
capos	11	11
capot	11	11
capote	12	12
capotes	13	13
capots	12	12
capouch	19	19
capouches	21	21
capped	16	16
cappelletti	22	22
capper	15	15
cappers	16	16
capping	19	19
cappings	20	20
cappuccino	27	27
cappuccinos	28	28
caprese	13	13
capreses	14	14
capric	15	15
capricci	20	20
capriccio	21	21
capriccios	22	22
caprice	16	16
caprices	17	17
capricious	20	20
capriciously	25	25