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
chaperonage	22	22
chaperonages	23	23
chaperone	18	18
chaperoned	20	20
chaperones	19	19
chaperoning	23	23
chaperons	18	18
chapes	14	14
chapfallen	24	24
chapiter	16	16
chapiters	17	17
chaplain	18	18
chaplaincies	25	25
chaplaincy	25	25
chaplains	19	19
chaplet	16	16
chapleted	19	19
chaplets	17	17
chapman	19	19
chapmen	19	19
chappal	19	19
chappals	20	20
chappati	19	19
chappatis	20	20
chapped	19	19