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
chambering	24	24
chamberlain	24	24
chamberlains	25	25
chambermaid	26	26
chambermaids	27	27
chambers	19	19
chambray	21	21
chambrays	22	22
chambre	18	18
chameleon	19	19
chameleonic	24	24
chameleonlike	28	28
chameleons	20	20
chamfer	18	18
chamfered	21	21
chamfering	24	24
chamfers	19	19
chamfron	20	20
chamfrons	21	21
chamisa	15	15
chamisas	16	16
chamise	15	15
chamises	16	16
chamiso	15	15
chamisos	16	16