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
actinomyces	23	23
actinomycete	24	24
actinomycetes	25	25
actinomycin	24	24
actinomycins	25	25
actinomycoses	25	25
actinomycosis	25	25
actinomycotic	28	28
actinon	12	12
actinons	13	13
actins	10	10
action	10	10
actionable	18	18
actionably	20	20
actioned	13	13
actioner	12	12
actioners	13	13
actioning	16	16
actionless	15	15
actions	11	11
activate	15	15
activated	17	17
activates	16	16
activating	20	20
activation	18	18