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
actinia	11	11
actiniae	12	12
actinian	13	13
actinians	14	14
actinias	12	12
actinic	14	14
actinically	22	22
actinide	13	13
actinides	14	14
actinism	15	15
actinisms	16	16
actinium	16	16
actiniums	17	17
actinoid	13	13
actinoids	14	14
actinolite	15	15
actinolites	16	16
actinometer	18	18
actinometers	19	19
actinometric	22	22
actinometries	20	20
actinometry	20	20
actinomorphic	28	28
actinomorphies	26	26
actinomorphy	26	26