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
chevrons	18	18
chevy	16	16
chevying	22	22
chew	12	12
chewable	20	20
chewed	15	15
chewer	14	14
chewers	15	15
chewier	15	15
chewiest	16	16
chewing	18	18
chewink	20	20
chewinks	21	21
chews	13	13
chewy	15	15
chez	18	18
chhertum	19	19
chi	8	8
chia	9	9
chianti	13	13
chiantis	14	14
chiao	10	10
chiaroscurist	22	22
chiaroscurists	23	23
chiaroscuro	20	20