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
acquittance	28	28
acquittances	29	29
acquitted	23	23
acquitter	22	22
acquitters	23	23
acquitting	26	26
acrasia	10	10
acrasias	11	11
acrasin	11	11
acrasins	12	12
acratic	13	13
acre	7	7
acreage	12	12
acreages	13	13
acred	9	9
acres	8	8
acrid	9	9
acrider	11	11
acridest	12	12
acridine	13	13
acridines	14	14
acridities	14	14
acridity	14	14
acridly	14	14
acridness	14	14