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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
cardios	11	11
cardiothoracic	26	26
cardiotonic	19	19
cardiotonics	20	20
cardiovascular	27	27
cardioversion	22	22
cardioversions	23	23
carditic	15	15
carditis	12	12
carditises	14	14
cardon	11	11
cardons	12	12
cardoon	12	12
cardoons	13	13
cardplayer	20	20
cardplayers	21	21
cards	9	9
cardsharp	18	18
cardsharper	20	20
cardsharpers	21	21
cardsharps	19	19
care	7	7
cared	9	9
careen	10	10
careened	13	13