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
chaunts	14	14
chausses	14	14
chaussure	16	16
chaussures	17	17
chautauqua	27	27
chautauquas	28	28
chauvinism	24	24
chauvinisms	25	25
chauvinist	21	21
chauvinistic	26	26
chauvinists	22	22
chaw	12	12
chawbacon	24	24
chawbacons	25	25
chawed	15	15
chawer	14	14
chawers	15	15
chawing	18	18
chaws	13	13
chay	11	11
chayote	14	14
chayotes	15	15
chays	12	12
chazan	21	21
chazanim	26	26