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
challengingly	29	29
challie	14	14
challies	15	15
challis	14	14
challises	16	16
challot	14	14
challoth	17	17
chally	15	15
chalone	14	14
chalones	15	15
chalot	12	12
chaloth	15	15
chalupa	17	17
chalupas	18	18
chalutz	23	23
chalutzim	28	28
chalybeate	21	21
chalybeates	22	22
cham	12	12
chamade	16	16
chamades	17	17
chamaephyte	26	26
chamaephytes	27	27
chamber	18	18
chambered	21	21