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
cataclysmal	24	24
cataclysmic	26	26
cataclysmically	34	34
cataclysms	22	22
catacomb	20	20
catacombs	21	21
catadioptric	22	22
catadromous	19	19
catafalque	27	27
catafalques	28	28
catagen	13	13
catagens	14	14
catalase	12	12
catalases	13	13
catalatic	16	16
catalectic	20	20
catalectics	21	21
catalepsies	18	18
catalepsy	18	18
cataleptic	20	20
cataleptically	28	28
cataleptics	21	21
catalexes	20	20
catalexis	20	20
catalo	10	10