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
acrosomes	15	15
across	9	9
acrostic	14	14
acrostical	17	17
acrostically	22	22
acrostics	15	15
acrotic	13	13
acrotism	14	14
acrotisms	15	15
acrylamide	20	20
acrylamides	21	21
acrylate	14	14
acrylates	15	15
acrylic	16	16
acrylics	17	17
acrylonitrile	21	21
acrylonitriles	22	22
act	6	6
acta	7	7
actable	14	14
acted	9	9
actin	9	9
actinal	12	12
acting	12	12
actings	13	13