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
checkerboard	28	28
checkerboards	29	29
checkered	22	22
checkering	25	25
checkers	20	20
checking	23	23
checkless	22	22
checklist	22	22
checklists	23	23
checkmark	28	28
checkmarked	31	31
checkmarking	34	34
checkmarks	29	29
checkmate	24	24
checkmated	26	26
checkmates	25	25
checkmating	29	29
checkoff	26	26
checkoffs	27	27
checkout	21	21
checkouts	22	22
checkpoint	26	26
checkpoints	27	27
checkrein	22	22
checkreins	23	23