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
casking	17	17
casks	12	12
casky	14	14
casque	19	19
casqued	21	21
casques	20	20
cassaba	13	13
cassabas	14	14
cassata	10	10
cassatas	11	11
cassava	14	14
cassavas	15	15
cassena	11	11
cassenas	12	12
cassene	11	11
cassenes	12	12
casserole	13	13
casseroles	14	14
cassette	11	11
cassettes	12	12
cassia	9	9
cassias	10	10
cassimere	15	15
cassimeres	16	16
cassina	11	11