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
chants	12	12
chanty	14	14
chao	9	9
chaos	10	10
chaoses	12	12
chaotic	15	15
chaotically	23	23
chap	12	12
chaparajos	27	27
chaparejos	27	27
chaparral	18	18
chaparrals	19	19
chapati	15	15
chapatis	16	16
chapatti	16	16
chapattis	17	17
chapbook	23	23
chapbooks	24	24
chape	13	13
chapeau	16	16
chapeaus	17	17
chapeaux	24	24
chapel	15	15
chapels	16	16
chaperon	17	17