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
cheekbones	23	23
cheeked	17	17
cheekful	22	22
cheekfuls	23	23
cheekier	17	17
cheekiest	18	18
cheekily	20	20
cheekiness	20	20
cheeking	20	20
cheeks	15	15
cheeky	17	17
cheep	13	13
cheeped	16	16
cheeper	15	15
cheepers	16	16
cheeping	19	19
cheeps	14	14
cheer	10	10
cheered	13	13
cheerer	12	12
cheerers	13	13
cheerful	18	18
cheerfuller	22	22
cheerfullest	23	23
cheerfully	23	23