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
caver	12	12
cavern	14	14
caverned	17	17
cavernicolous	26	26
caverning	20	20
cavernous	18	18
cavernously	23	23
caverns	15	15
cavers	13	13
caves	12	12
cavetti	14	14
cavetto	14	14
cavettos	15	15
caviar	13	13
caviare	14	14
caviares	15	15
caviars	14	14
cavicorn	19	19
cavie	12	12
cavies	13	13
cavil	13	13
caviled	16	16
caviler	15	15
cavilers	16	16
caviling	19	19