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
cephaloridines	25	25
cephalosporin	26	26
cephalosporins	27	27
cephalothin	23	23
cephalothins	24	24
cephalothoraces	29	29
cephalothorax	31	31
cephalothoraxes	33	33
cepheid	16	16
cepheids	17	17
ceps	10	10
ceramal	14	14
ceramals	15	15
ceramic	16	16
ceramicist	19	19
ceramicists	20	20
ceramics	17	17
ceramide	15	15
ceramides	16	16
ceramist	14	14
ceramists	15	15
cerastes	11	11
cerate	9	9
cerated	11	11
cerates	10	10