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
charkha	18	18
charkhas	19	19
charking	20	20
charks	15	15
charladies	17	17
charlady	17	17
charlatan	16	16
charlatanism	22	22
charlatanisms	23	23
charlatanries	20	20
charlatanry	20	20
charlatans	17	17
charley	15	15
charleys	16	16
charlie	13	13
charlies	14	14
charlock	21	21
charlocks	22	22
charlotte	15	15
charlottes	16	16
charm	13	13
charmed	16	16
charmer	15	15
charmers	16	16
charmeuse	18	18