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
cavilled	18	18
caviller	17	17
cavillers	18	18
cavilling	21	21
cavils	14	14
caving	16	16
cavings	17	17
cavitary	17	17
cavitate	15	15
cavitated	17	17
cavitates	16	16
cavitating	20	20
cavitation	18	18
cavitations	19	19
cavitied	16	16
cavities	15	15
cavity	15	15
cavort	13	13
cavorted	16	16
cavorter	15	15
cavorters	16	16
cavorting	19	19
cavorts	14	14
cavy	13	13
caw	9	9