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
cartoppers	19	19
cartouch	17	17
cartouche	18	18
cartouches	19	19
cartridge	15	15
cartridges	16	16
carts	8	8
cartularies	16	16
cartulary	16	16
cartwheel	18	18
cartwheeled	21	21
cartwheeler	20	20
cartwheelers	21	21
cartwheeling	24	24
cartwheels	19	19
caruncle	17	17
caruncles	18	18
carvacrol	20	20
carvacrols	21	21
carve	12	12
carved	14	14
carvel	14	14
carvels	15	15
carven	14	14
carver	13	13