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
carr	7	7
carrack	17	17
carracks	18	18
carrageenan	18	18
carrageenans	19	19
carrageenin	18	18
carrageenins	19	19
carrageens	16	16
carragheen	18	18
carragheens	19	19
carrefour	16	16
carrefours	17	17
carrel	10	10
carrell	12	12
carrells	13	13
carrels	11	11
carriage	13	13
carriages	14	14
carriageway	21	21
carriageways	22	22
carried	11	11
carrier	10	10
carriers	11	11
carries	10	10
carriole	12	12