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
cherublike	24	24
cherubs	16	16
chervil	17	17
chervils	18	18
cheshire	15	15
cheshires	16	16
chess	10	10
chessboard	19	19
chessboards	20	20
chesses	12	12
chessman	17	17
chessmen	17	17
chest	10	10
chested	13	13
chesterfield	22	22
chesterfields	23	23
chestful	18	18
chestfuls	19	19
chestier	13	13
chestiest	14	14
chestily	16	16
chestnut	15	15
chestnuts	16	16
chests	11	11
chesty	13	13