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
activations	19	19
activator	16	16
activators	17	17
active	13	13
actively	18	18
activeness	18	18
actives	14	14
activewear	20	20
activism	18	18
activisms	19	19
activist	15	15
activistic	20	20
activists	16	16
activities	17	17
activity	17	17
activize	24	24
activized	26	26
activizes	25	25
activizing	29	29
actomyosin	19	19
actomyosins	20	20
actor	8	8
actorish	13	13
actorly	13	13
actors	9	9