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
ceratin	11	11
ceratins	12	12
ceratoid	12	12
ceratopsian	18	18
ceratopsians	19	19
cercal	13	13
cercaria	14	14
cercariae	15	15
cercarial	16	16
cercarias	15	15
cerci	11	11
cercis	12	12
cercises	14	14
cercus	13	13
cere	7	7
cereal	10	10
cereals	11	11
cerebella	17	17
cerebellar	18	18
cerebellum	22	22
cerebellums	23	23
cerebra	13	13
cerebral	15	15
cerebrally	20	20
cerebrals	16	16