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
charmeuses	19	19
charming	19	19
charminger	21	21
charmingest	22	22
charmingly	24	24
charmless	18	18
charms	14	14
charnel	14	14
charnels	15	15
charpai	15	15
charpais	16	16
charpoy	17	17
charpoys	18	18
charqui	22	22
charquid	24	24
charquis	23	23
charr	10	10
charred	13	13
charrier	13	13
charriest	14	14
charring	16	16
charro	11	11
charros	12	12
charrs	11	11
charry	13	13