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
catbird	14	14
catbirds	15	15
catboat	13	13
catboats	14	14
catbriar	14	14
catbriars	15	15
catbrier	14	14
catbriers	15	15
catcall	15	15
catcalled	18	18
catcalling	21	21
catcalls	16	16
catch	13	13
catchable	21	21
catchall	18	18
catchalls	19	19
catcher	15	15
catchers	16	16
catches	15	15
catchflies	22	22
catchfly	22	22
catchier	16	16
catchiest	17	17
catchily	19	19
catching	19	19