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
champerty	22	22
champignon	25	25
champignons	26	26
champing	22	22
champion	20	20
championed	23	23
championing	26	26
champions	21	21
championship	29	29
championships	30	30
champleve	25	25
champleves	26	26
champs	17	17
champy	19	19
chams	13	13
chana	11	11
chanas	12	12
chance	15	15
chanced	17	17
chanceful	23	23
chancel	17	17
chancelleries	24	24
chancellery	24	24
chancellor	21	21
chancellories	24	24