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
catapulting	22	22
catapults	17	17
cataract	14	14
cataractous	18	18
cataracts	15	15
catarrh	12	12
catarrhal	15	15
catarrhally	20	20
catarrhine	16	16
catarrhines	17	17
catarrhs	13	13
catastrophe	19	19
catastrophes	20	20
catastrophic	23	23
catastrophism	24	24
catastrophisms	25	25
catastrophist	21	21
catastrophists	22	22
catatonia	13	13
catatonias	14	14
catatonic	16	16
catatonically	24	24
catatonics	17	17
catawba	16	16
catawbas	17	17