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
cartage	12	12
cartages	13	13
carte	8	8
carted	10	10
cartel	10	10
cartelise	13	13
cartelised	15	15
cartelises	14	14
cartelising	18	18
cartelization	27	27
cartelizations	28	28
cartelize	22	22
cartelized	24	24
cartelizes	23	23
cartelizing	27	27
cartels	11	11
carter	9	9
carters	10	10
cartes	9	9
cartful	15	15
cartfuls	16	16
cartilage	15	15
cartilages	16	16
cartilaginous	21	21
carting	13	13