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
cattiness	13	13
cattinesses	15	15
catting	13	13
cattish	12	12
cattle	10	10
cattleman	17	17
cattlemen	17	17
cattleya	14	14
cattleyas	15	15
catty	10	10
catwalk	18	18
catwalks	19	19
caucus	14	14
caucused	17	17
caucuses	16	16
caucusing	20	20
caucussed	18	18
caucusses	17	17
caucussing	21	21
caudad	12	12
caudal	12	12
caudally	17	17
caudate	12	12
caudated	14	14
caudates	13	13