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
catechist	17	17
catechistic	22	22
catechists	18	18
catechization	31	31
catechizations	32	32
catechize	26	26
catechized	28	28
catechizer	27	27
catechizers	28	28
catechizes	27	27
catechizing	31	31
catechol	17	17
catecholamine	26	26
catecholamines	27	27
catechols	18	18
catechu	16	16
catechumen	23	23
catechumens	24	24
catechus	17	17
categoric	17	17
categorical	20	20
categorically	25	25
categories	15	15
categorise	15	15
categorised	17	17