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
caudex	18	18
caudexes	20	20
caudices	16	16
caudillismo	21	21
caudillismos	22	22
caudillo	15	15
caudillos	16	16
caudle	12	12
caudles	13	13
caught	14	14
caul	9	9
cauld	11	11
cauldron	15	15
cauldrons	16	16
caulds	12	12
caules	11	11
caulicle	17	17
caulicles	18	18
cauliflower	23	23
caulifloweret	25	25
cauliflowerets	26	26
cauliflowers	24	24
cauline	13	13
caulis	11	11
caulk	14	14