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
causeless	14	14
causer	10	10
causerie	12	12
causeries	13	13
causers	11	11
causes	10	10
causeway	17	17
causewayed	20	20
causewaying	23	23
causeways	18	18
causey	12	12
causeys	13	13
causing	14	14
caustic	14	14
caustically	22	22
causticities	19	19
causticity	19	19
caustics	15	15
cauteries	13	13
cauterization	27	27
cauterizations	28	28
cauterize	22	22
cauterized	24	24
cauterizes	23	23
cauterizing	27	27