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
charcuteries	21	21
chard	11	11
chardonnay	20	20
chardonnays	21	21
chards	12	12
chare	10	10
chared	12	12
chares	11	11
charette	13	13
charettes	14	14
charge	13	13
chargeable	21	21
charged	15	15
chargehand	21	21
chargehands	22	22
charger	14	14
chargers	15	15
charges	14	14
charging	18	18
chargings	19	19
charier	12	12
chariest	13	13
charily	15	15
chariness	15	15
charinesses	17	17