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
chasing	15	15
chasings	16	16
chasm	13	13
chasmal	16	16
chasmed	16	16
chasmic	18	18
chasms	14	14
chasmy	16	16
chasse	11	11
chassed	13	13
chasseing	17	17
chassepot	17	17
chassepots	18	18
chasses	12	12
chasseur	14	14
chasseurs	15	15
chassis	12	12
chaste	11	11
chastely	16	16
chasten	13	13
chastened	16	16
chastener	15	15
chasteners	16	16
chasteness	16	16
chastening	19	19