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
chandelled	20	20
chandelles	19	19
chandelling	23	23
chandler	16	16
chandleries	19	19
chandlers	17	17
chandlery	19	19
chanfron	18	18
chanfrons	19	19
chang	13	13
change	14	14
changeability	27	27
changeable	22	22
changeableness	27	27
changeably	24	24
changed	16	16
changeful	22	22
changefully	27	27
changefulness	27	27
changeless	19	19
changelessly	24	24
changelessness	24	24
changeling	22	22
changelings	23	23
changeover	22	22