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
caravel	15	15
caravels	16	16
caraway	15	15
caraways	16	16
carb	10	10
carbachol	21	21
carbachols	22	22
carbamate	18	18
carbamates	19	19
carbamazepine	35	35
carbamazepines	36	36
carbamic	20	20
carbamide	19	19
carbamides	20	20
carbamino	19	19
carbamyl	20	20
carbamyls	21	21
carbanion	17	17
carbanions	18	18
carbarn	14	14
carbarns	15	15
carbaryl	17	17
carbaryls	18	18
carbazole	25	25
carbazoles	26	26