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
capriciousness	25	25
caprification	26	26
caprifig	19	19
caprifigs	20	20
caprine	14	14
capriole	15	15
caprioled	17	17
caprioles	16	16
caprioling	20	20
capris	12	12
caprock	20	20
caprocks	21	21
caprolactam	24	24
caprolactams	25	25
caps	10	10
capsaicin	19	19
capsaicins	20	20
capsicin	18	18
capsicins	19	19
capsicum	21	21
capsicums	22	22
capsid	13	13
capsidal	16	16
capsids	14	14
capsize	22	22