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
carrs	8	8
carry	10	10
carryall	15	15
carryalls	16	16
carryback	24	24
carrybacks	25	25
carrycot	16	16
carrycots	17	17
carryforward	24	24
carryforwards	25	25
carrying	16	16
carryon	13	13
carryons	14	14
carryout	14	14
carryouts	15	15
carryover	18	18
carryovers	19	19
cars	7	7
carse	8	8
carses	9	9
carsick	17	17
carspiel	15	15
carspiels	16	16
cart	7	7
cartable	15	15