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
categorises	16	16
categorising	20	20
categorization	29	29
categorizations	30	30
categorize	24	24
categorized	26	26
categorizes	25	25
categorizing	29	29
category	15	15
catena	10	10
catenae	11	11
catenaries	14	14
catenary	14	14
catenas	11	11
catenate	12	12
catenated	14	14
catenates	13	13
catenating	17	17
catenation	15	15
catenations	16	16
catenoid	13	13
catenoids	14	14
cater	8	8
cateran	11	11
caterans	12	12