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
chatterers	15	15
chattering	18	18
chatters	13	13
chattery	15	15
chattier	13	13
chattiest	14	14
chattily	16	16
chattiness	16	16
chatting	16	16
chatty	13	13
chaufer	16	16
chaufers	17	17
chauffer	20	20
chauffers	21	21
chauffeur	22	22
chauffeured	25	25
chauffeuring	28	28
chauffeurs	23	23
chaulmoogra	23	23
chaulmoogras	24	24
chaunt	13	13
chaunted	16	16
chaunter	15	15
chaunters	16	16
chaunting	19	19