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
celloidin	16	16
celloidins	17	17
cellophane	21	21
cellophanes	22	22
cellos	11	11
cellphone	20	20
cellphones	21	21
cells	10	10
cellular	15	15
cellularities	20	20
cellularity	20	20
cellulars	16	16
cellulase	16	16
cellulases	17	17
cellule	14	14
cellules	15	15
cellulite	16	16
cellulites	17	17
cellulitis	17	17
cellulitises	19	19
celluloid	17	17
celluloids	18	18
cellulolytic	25	25
cellulose	16	16
celluloses	17	17