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
cero	7	7
ceros	8	8
cerotic	13	13
cerotype	16	16
cerotypes	17	17
cerous	10	10
cert	7	7
certain	11	11
certainer	13	13
certainest	14	14
certainly	16	16
certainties	15	15
certainty	15	15
certes	9	9
certifiable	21	21
certifiably	23	23
certificate	20	20
certificated	22	22
certificates	21	21
certificating	25	25
certification	23	23
certifications	24	24
certificatory	24	24
certified	16	16
certifier	15	15