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
castoffs	17	17
castor	9	9
castoreum	16	16
castoreums	17	17
castors	10	10
castrate	11	11
castrated	13	13
castrater	12	12
castrates	12	12
castrati	11	11
castrating	16	16
castration	14	14
castrations	15	15
castrato	11	11
castrator	12	12
castrators	13	13
castratory	15	15
castratos	12	12
casts	8	8
casual	11	11
casually	16	16
casualness	16	16
casuals	12	12
casualties	15	15
casualty	15	15