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
chancellors	22	22
chancellorship	30	30
chancellorships	31	31
chancellory	24	24
chancels	18	18
chancer	16	16
chanceries	19	19
chancers	17	17
chancery	19	19
chances	16	16
chancier	17	17
chanciest	18	18
chancily	20	20
chanciness	20	20
chancing	20	20
chancre	16	16
chancres	17	17
chancroid	19	19
chancroidal	22	22
chancroids	20	20
chancrous	19	19
chancy	17	17
chandelier	18	18
chandeliered	21	21
chandelle	18	18