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
cervelats	17	17
cerveza	23	23
cervezas	24	24
cervical	19	19
cervices	18	18
cervicitis	20	20
cervicitises	22	22
cervid	14	14
cervids	15	15
cervine	15	15
cervix	20	20
cervixes	22	22
cesarean	12	12
cesareans	13	13
cesarian	12	12
cesarians	13	13
cesium	13	13
cesiums	14	14
cess	7	7
cessation	13	13
cessations	14	14
cessed	10	10
cesses	9	9
cessing	13	13
cession	11	11