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
chainsaws	18	18
chainwheel	22	22
chainwheels	23	23
chair	10	10
chaired	13	13
chairing	16	16
chairlift	18	18
chairlifts	19	19
chairman	17	17
chairmaned	20	20
chairmaning	23	23
chairmanned	22	22
chairmanning	25	25
chairmans	18	18
chairmanship	26	26
chairmanships	27	27
chairmen	17	17
chairperson	20	20
chairpersons	21	21
chairs	11	11
chairwoman	22	22
chairwomen	22	22
chais	10	10
chaise	11	11
chaises	12	12