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
cherishing	20	20
chernozem	27	27
chernozemic	32	32
chernozems	28	28
cheroot	12	12
cheroots	13	13
cherrier	13	13
cherries	13	13
cherriest	14	14
cherry	13	13
cherrylike	22	22
cherrystone	19	19
cherrystones	20	20
cherrywood	21	21
cherrywoods	22	22
chert	10	10
chertier	13	13
chertiest	14	14
cherts	11	11
cherty	13	13
cherub	15	15
cherubic	20	20
cherubically	28	28
cherubim	20	20
cherubims	21	21