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
capsized	24	24
capsizes	23	23
capsizing	27	27
capsomer	17	17
capsomers	18	18
capstan	14	14
capstans	15	15
capstone	15	15
capstones	16	16
capsular	16	16
capsulate	17	17
capsulated	19	19
capsule	15	15
capsuled	17	17
capsules	16	16
capsuling	20	20
capsulize	26	26
capsulized	28	28
capsulizes	27	27
capsulizing	31	31
captain	14	14
captaincies	21	21
captaincy	21	21
captained	17	17
captaining	20	20