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
actress	10	10
actresses	12	12
actressy	13	13
acts	7	7
actual	11	11
actualities	16	16
actuality	16	16
actualization	28	28
actualizations	29	29
actualize	23	23
actualized	25	25
actualizes	24	24
actualizing	28	28
actually	16	16
actuarial	14	14
actuarially	19	19
actuaries	13	13
actuary	13	13
actuate	11	11
actuated	13	13
actuates	12	12
actuating	16	16
actuation	14	14
actuations	15	15
actuator	12	12