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
catercorner	18	18
catercornered	21	21
catered	11	11
caterer	10	10
caterers	11	11
cateress	11	11
cateresses	13	13
catering	14	14
caterings	15	15
caters	9	9
caterwaul	17	17
caterwauled	20	20
caterwauling	23	23
caterwauls	18	18
cates	8	8
catface	16	16
catfaces	17	17
catfacing	21	21
catfacings	22	22
catfall	15	15
catfalls	16	16
catfight	18	18
catfights	19	19
catfish	15	15
catfished	18	18