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
cataloes	12	12
catalog	13	13
cataloged	16	16
cataloger	15	15
catalogers	16	16
cataloging	19	19
catalogs	14	14
catalogue	16	16
catalogued	18	18
cataloguer	17	17
cataloguers	18	18
catalogues	17	17
cataloguing	21	21
catalos	11	11
catalpa	14	14
catalpas	15	15
catalyse	14	14
catalysed	16	16
catalyses	15	15
catalysing	19	19
catalysis	15	15
catalyst	14	14
catalysts	15	15
catalytic	18	18
catalytically	26	26