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
chateaus	14	14
chateaux	21	21
chatelain	16	16
chatelaine	17	17
chatelaines	18	18
chatelains	17	17
chatline	15	15
chatlines	16	16
chatoyance	21	21
chatoyances	22	22
chatoyancies	23	23
chatoyancy	23	23
chatoyant	17	17
chatoyants	18	18
chatroom	16	16
chatrooms	17	17
chats	10	10
chatted	13	13
chattel	13	13
chattels	14	14
chatter	12	12
chatterbox	25	25
chatterboxes	27	27
chattered	15	15
chatterer	14	14