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
chazans	22	22
chazzan	31	31
chazzanim	36	36
chazzans	32	32
chazzen	31	31
chazzenim	36	36
chazzens	32	32
cheap	13	13
cheapen	16	16
cheapened	19	19
cheapening	22	22
cheapens	17	17
cheaper	15	15
cheapest	16	16
cheapie	15	15
cheapies	16	16
cheapish	18	18
cheapishly	23	23
cheapjack	33	33
cheapjacks	34	34
cheaply	18	18
cheapness	18	18
cheapnesses	20	20
cheapo	14	14
cheapos	15	15