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
chefs	13	13
chegoe	13	13
chegoes	14	14
chela	11	11
chelae	12	12
chelas	12	12
chelatable	20	20
chelate	13	13
chelated	15	15
chelates	14	14
chelating	18	18
chelation	16	16
chelations	17	17
chelator	14	14
chelators	15	15
chelicera	18	18
chelicerae	19	19
cheliceral	20	20
cheliped	18	18
chelipeds	19	19
cheloid	14	14
cheloids	15	15
chelonian	17	17
chelonians	18	18
chem	12	12