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
censoriousness	20	20
censors	11	11
censorship	19	19
censorships	20	20
censual	13	13
censurable	19	19
censure	12	12
censured	14	14
censurer	13	13
censurers	14	14
censures	13	13
censuring	17	17
census	11	11
censused	14	14
censuses	13	13
censusing	17	17
cent	8	8
centai	10	10
cental	11	11
centals	12	12
centare	11	11
centares	12	12
centas	10	10
centaur	12	12
centaurea	14	14