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
catfishes	17	17
catfishing	21	21
catgut	12	12
catguts	13	13
cath	9	9
catharses	14	14
catharsis	14	14
cathartic	17	17
cathartically	25	25
cathartics	18	18
cathead	13	13
catheads	14	14
cathect	15	15
cathected	18	18
cathectic	20	20
cathecting	21	21
cathects	16	16
cathed	12	12
cathedra	14	14
cathedrae	15	15
cathedral	16	16
cathedrals	17	17
cathedras	15	15
cathepsin	18	18
cathepsins	19	19