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
cases	8	8
casette	10	10
casettes	11	11
casework	18	18
caseworker	20	20
caseworkers	21	21
caseworks	19	19
caseworm	17	17
caseworms	18	18
cash	9	9
cashable	17	17
cashaw	14	14
cashaws	15	15
cashback	23	23
cashbacks	24	24
cashbook	20	20
cashbooks	21	21
cashbox	22	22
cashboxes	24	24
cashed	12	12
cashes	11	11
cashew	14	14
cashews	15	15
cashier	12	12
cashiered	15	15