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
characterises	21	21
characterising	25	25
characteristic	25	25
characterize	29	29
characterized	31	31
characterizes	30	30
characterizing	34	34
characterless	22	22
characters	18	18
charactery	20	20
charade	13	13
charades	14	14
charas	11	11
charases	13	13
charbroil	18	18
charbroiled	21	21
charbroiler	20	20
charbroilers	21	21
charbroiling	24	24
charbroils	19	19
charcoal	17	17
charcoaled	20	20
charcoaling	23	23
charcoals	18	18
charcuterie	20	20