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
chakra	15	15
chakras	16	16
chalah	14	14
chalahs	15	15
chalaza	22	22
chalazae	23	23
chalazal	24	24
chalazas	23	23
chalazia	23	23
chalcedonic	25	25
chalcedonies	23	23
chalcedony	23	23
chalcid	17	17
chalcids	18	18
chalcocite	22	22
chalcocites	23	23
chalcogen	21	21
chalcogenide	25	25
chalcogenides	26	26
chalcogens	22	22
chalcopyrite	26	26
chalcopyrites	27	27
chaldron	16	16
chaldrons	17	17
chaleh	14	14