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
cavallies	18	18
cavally	18	18
cavalries	17	17
cavalry	17	17
cavalryman	24	24
cavalrymen	24	24
cavas	12	12
cavatina	16	16
cavatinas	17	17
cavatine	16	16
cave	11	11
caveat	13	13
caveated	16	16
caveating	19	19
caveator	15	15
caveators	16	16
caveats	14	14
caved	13	13
cavefish	20	20
cavefishes	22	22
cavelike	20	20
caveman	18	18
cavemen	18	18
caveola	15	15
caveolae	16	16