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
carveries	16	16
carvers	14	14
carvery	16	16
carves	13	13
carving	17	17
carvings	18	18
carwash	15	15
carwashes	17	17
caryatic	16	16
caryatid	14	14
caryatides	16	16
caryatids	15	15
caryopses	17	17
caryopsides	20	20
caryopsis	17	17
caryotin	14	14
caryotins	15	15
casa	7	7
casaba	12	12
casabas	13	13
casas	8	8
casava	13	13
casavas	14	14
casbah	14	14
casbahs	15	15