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
cheerfulness	23	23
cheerfulnesses	25	25
cheerier	13	13
cheeriest	14	14
cheerily	16	16
cheeriness	16	16
cheering	16	16
cheerio	12	12
cheerios	13	13
cheerlead	16	16
cheerleader	18	18
cheerleading	22	22
cheerleads	17	17
cheerled	15	15
cheerless	15	15
cheerlessly	20	20
cheerlessness	20	20
cheerly	15	15
cheero	11	11
cheeros	12	12
cheers	11	11
cheery	13	13
cheese	11	11
cheeseburger	23	23
cheeseburgers	24	24