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
cheaps	14	14
cheapskate	22	22
cheapskates	23	23
cheat	10	10
cheated	13	13
cheater	12	12
cheaters	13	13
cheatgrass	17	17
cheatgrasses	19	19
cheating	16	16
cheats	11	11
chebec	17	17
chebecs	18	18
chechako	22	22
chechakos	23	23
check	17	17
checkable	25	25
checkbook	28	28
checkbooks	29	29
checkbox	30	30
checkboxes	32	32
checked	20	20
checker	19	19
checkerberries	29	29
checkerberry	29	29