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
carangids	16	16
carapace	17	17
carapaces	18	18
carapax	20	20
carapaxes	22	22
carassow	14	14
carassows	15	15
carat	8	8
carate	9	9
carates	10	10
carats	9	9
caravan	15	15
caravaned	18	18
caravaner	17	17
caravaners	18	18
caravaning	21	21
caravanned	20	20
caravanner	19	19
caravanners	20	20
caravanning	23	23
caravans	16	16
caravansaries	21	21
caravansary	21	21
caravanserai	20	20
caravanserais	21	21