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
carcases	14	14
carcass	13	13
carcasses	15	15
carcel	13	13
carcels	14	14
carceral	15	15
carcinogen	20	20
carcinogeneses	24	24
carcinogenesis	24	24
carcinogenic	25	25
carcinogenicity	30	30
carcinogens	21	21
carcinoid	17	17
carcinoids	18	18
carcinoma	19	19
carcinomas	20	20
carcinomata	21	21
carcinomatoses	24	24
carcinomatosis	24	24
carcinomatous	24	24
card	8	8
cardamom	18	18
cardamoms	19	19
cardamon	16	16
cardamons	17	17