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
cementum	19	19
cementums	20	20
cemeteries	16	16
cemetery	16	16
cenacle	15	15
cenacles	16	16
cenobite	15	15
cenobites	16	16
cenobitic	19	19
cenotaph	17	17
cenotaphs	18	18
cenote	10	10
cenotes	11	11
cense	9	9
censed	11	11
censer	10	10
censers	11	11
censes	10	10
censing	14	14
censor	10	10
censored	13	13
censorial	14	14
censoring	16	16
censorious	15	15
censoriously	20	20