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
catheter	13	13
catheterization	30	30
catheterize	25	25
catheterized	27	27
catheterizes	26	26
catheterizing	30	30
catheters	14	14
cathexes	20	20
cathexis	20	20
cathing	15	15
cathodal	15	15
cathodally	20	20
cathode	13	13
cathodes	14	14
cathodic	17	17
cathodically	25	25
catholic	17	17
catholicate	20	20
catholicates	21	21
catholicities	22	22
catholicity	22	22
catholicoi	19	19
catholicon	20	20
catholicons	21	21
catholicos	19	19