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
changeovers	23	23
changer	15	15
changers	16	16
changes	15	15
changeup	20	20
changeups	21	21
changing	19	19
changs	14	14
channa	13	13
channas	14	14
channel	15	15
channeled	18	18
channeler	17	17
channelers	18	18
channeling	21	21
channelization	32	32
channelizations	33	33
channelize	27	27
channelized	29	29
channelizes	28	28
channelizing	32	32
channelled	20	20
channelling	23	23
channels	16	16
chanoyu	16	16