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
catalyze	23	23
catalyzed	25	25
catalyzer	24	24
catalyzers	25	25
catalyzes	24	24
catalyzing	28	28
catamaran	16	16
catamarans	17	17
catamenia	16	16
catamenial	18	18
catamites	15	15
catamount	17	17
catamounts	18	18
cataphora	17	17
cataphoras	18	18
cataphoreses	20	20
cataphoresis	20	20
cataphoretic	23	23
cataphoric	21	21
cataplasm	19	19
cataplasms	20	20
cataplexies	25	25
cataplexy	25	25
catapult	16	16
catapulted	19	19