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
celebutante	20	20
celebutantes	21	21
celeriac	15	15
celeriacs	16	16
celeries	12	12
celerities	14	14
celerity	14	14
celery	12	12
celesta	11	11
celestas	12	12
celeste	11	11
celestes	12	12
celestial	14	14
celestially	19	19
celestials	15	15
celestite	13	13
celestites	14	14
celiac	13	13
celiacs	14	14
celibacies	20	20
celibacy	20	20
celibate	15	15
celibates	16	16
cell	9	9
cella	10	10