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
carillonned	19	19
carillonneur	20	20
carillonneurs	21	21
carillonning	22	22
carillons	15	15
carina	10	10
carinae	11	11
carinal	12	12
carinas	11	11
carinate	12	12
carinated	14	14
caring	12	12
caringly	17	17
carings	13	13
carioca	13	13
cariocas	14	14
cariogenic	19	19
cariole	11	11
carioles	12	12
carious	11	11
caritas	10	10
caritases	12	12
carjack	26	26
carjacked	29	29
carjacker	28	28