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
cheesecake	22	22
cheesecakes	23	23
cheesecloth	22	22
cheesecloths	23	23
cheesed	13	13
cheeseparing	23	23
cheeseparings	24	24
cheeses	12	12
cheesesteak	20	20
cheesesteaks	21	21
cheesier	13	13
cheesiest	14	14
cheesily	16	16
cheesiness	16	16
cheesing	16	16
cheesy	13	13
cheetah	14	14
cheetahs	15	15
chef	12	12
chefdom	19	19
chefdoms	20	20
chefed	15	15
cheffed	19	19
cheffing	22	22
chefing	18	18