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
chappie	18	18
chappies	19	19
chapping	22	22
chaps	13	13
chapt	13	13
chapter	15	15
chaptered	18	18
chaptering	21	21
chapters	16	16
chaqueta	23	23
chaquetas	24	24
char	9	9
charabanc	21	21
charabancs	22	22
characid	17	17
characids	18	18
characin	17	17
characins	18	18
character	17	17
charactered	20	20
characterful	25	25
characteries	20	20
charactering	23	23
characterise	20	20
characterised	22	22