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
captains	15	15
captainship	23	23
captainships	24	24
captan	13	13
captans	14	14
captcha	18	18
captchas	19	19
caption	14	14
captioned	17	17
captioning	20	20
captionless	19	19
captions	15	15
captious	15	15
captiously	20	20
captiousness	20	20
captivate	19	19
captivated	21	21
captivates	20	20
captivating	24	24
captivation	22	22
captivations	23	23
captivator	20	20
captivators	21	21
captive	17	17
captives	18	18