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
chadri	12	12
chads	11	11
chaebol	16	16
chaebols	17	17
chaeta	11	11
chaetae	12	12
chaetal	13	13
chaetognath	21	21
chaetognaths	22	22
chafe	13	13
chafed	15	15
chafer	14	14
chafers	15	15
chafes	14	14
chaff	16	16
chaffed	19	19
chaffer	18	18
chaffered	21	21
chafferer	20	20
chafferers	21	21
chaffering	24	24
chaffers	19	19
chaffier	19	19
chaffiest	20	20
chaffinch	26	26