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
charing	15	15
chariot	12	12
charioted	15	15
charioteer	15	15
charioteers	16	16
charioting	18	18
chariots	13	13
charism	15	15
charisma	16	16
charismas	17	17
charismata	18	18
charismatic	22	22
charismatics	23	23
charisms	16	16
charitable	19	19
charitableness	24	24
charitably	21	21
charities	14	14
charity	14	14
charivari	18	18
charivaris	19	19
chark	14	14
charka	15	15
charkas	16	16
charked	17	17