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
catchment	21	21
catchments	22	22
catchpenny	25	25
catchphrase	24	24
catchphrases	25	25
catchpole	21	21
catchpoles	22	22
catchpoll	22	22
catchpolls	23	23
catchup	19	19
catchups	20	20
catchword	21	21
catchwords	22	22
catchy	16	16
catclaw	17	17
catclaws	18	18
cate	7	7
catecheses	18	18
catechesis	18	18
catechetical	24	24
catechin	17	17
catechins	18	18
catechism	20	20
catechismal	23	23
catechisms	21	21