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
cashiering	18	18
cashiers	13	13
cashing	15	15
cashless	14	14
cashmere	16	16
cashmeres	17	17
cashoo	11	11
cashoos	12	12
casimere	14	14
casimeres	15	15
casimire	14	14
casimires	15	15
casing	12	12
casings	13	13
casini	10	10
casino	10	10
casinos	11	11
casita	9	9
casitas	10	10
cask	11	11
casked	14	14
casket	13	13
casketed	16	16
casketing	19	19
caskets	14	14