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
chanoyus	17	17
chanson	14	14
chansonnier	19	19
chansonniers	20	20
chansons	15	15
chant	11	11
chantage	16	16
chantages	17	17
chanted	14	14
chanter	13	13
chanterelle	19	19
chanterelles	20	20
chanters	14	14
chanteuse	16	16
chanteuses	17	17
chantey	15	15
chanteys	16	16
chanticleer	21	21
chanticleers	22	22
chanties	14	14
chanting	17	17
chantor	13	13
chantors	14	14
chantries	15	15
chantry	15	15