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
catholicoses	21	21
catholics	18	18
cathouses	15	15
caths	10	10
cation	10	10
cationic	15	15
cationically	23	23
cations	11	11
catjang	22	22
catjangs	23	23
catkin	14	14
catkins	15	15
catlike	15	15
catlin	11	11
catling	14	14
catlings	15	15
catlins	12	12
catmint	14	14
catmints	15	15
catnap	13	13
catnaper	15	15
catnapers	16	16
catnapped	20	20
catnapper	19	19
catnappers	20	20