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
chars	10	10
chart	10	10
charted	13	13
charter	12	12
chartered	15	15
charterer	14	14
charterers	15	15
chartering	18	18
charters	13	13
charting	16	16
chartism	16	16
chartisms	17	17
chartist	13	13
chartists	14	14
charts	11	11
chartularies	19	19
chartulary	19	19
charwoman	21	21
charwomen	21	21
chary	12	12
chase	10	10
chased	12	12
chaser	11	11
chasers	12	12
chases	11	11