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
chetah	13	13
chetahs	14	14
cheth	12	12
cheths	13	13
chetrum	16	16
chetrums	17	17
chevalet	18	18
chevalets	19	19
chevalier	19	19
chevaliers	20	20
chevelure	20	20
chevelures	21	21
cheveron	18	18
cheverons	19	19
chevet	15	15
chevets	16	16
chevied	17	17
chevies	16	16
cheviot	16	16
cheviots	17	17
chevre	15	15
chevres	16	16
chevret	16	16
chevrets	17	17
chevron	17	17