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
captivities	21	21
captivity	21	21
captopril	19	19
captoprils	20	20
captor	12	12
captors	13	13
capture	14	14
captured	16	16
capturer	15	15
capturers	16	16
captures	15	15
capturing	19	19
capuche	19	19
capuched	21	21
capuches	20	20
capuchin	21	21
capuchins	22	22
caput	12	12
capybara	19	19
capybaras	20	20
car	6	6
carabao	13	13
carabaos	14	14
carabid	14	14
carabids	15	15