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
checkroom	24	24
checkrooms	25	25
checkrow	23	23
checkrowed	26	26
checkrowing	29	29
checkrows	24	24
checks	18	18
checksum	24	24
checksums	25	25
checkup	23	23
checkups	24	24
chedarim	17	17
cheddar	14	14
cheddars	15	15
cheddary	17	17
cheddite	15	15
cheddites	16	16
cheder	12	12
cheders	13	13
chedite	13	13
chedites	14	14
cheechako	23	23
cheechakos	24	24
cheek	14	14
cheekbone	22	22