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
chammied	20	20
chammies	19	19
chammy	19	19
chammying	25	25
chamois	15	15
chamoised	18	18
chamoises	17	17
chamoising	21	21
chamoix	22	22
chamomile	21	21
chamomiles	22	22
champ	16	16
champac	21	21
champaca	22	22
champacas	23	23
champacs	22	22
champaign	23	23
champaigns	24	24
champak	22	22
champaks	23	23
champed	19	19
champer	18	18
champers	19	19
champerties	22	22
champertous	23	23