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
abreacts	14	14
abroach	15	15
abscess	13	13
abscessed	16	16
abscesses	15	15
abscessing	19	19
abscise	13	13
abscised	15	15
abscises	14	14
abscisin	15	15
abscising	18	18
abscisins	16	16
abscissa	14	14
abscissae	15	15
abscissas	15	15
abscission	17	17
abscissions	18	18
abscond	15	15
absconded	18	18
absconder	17	17
absconders	18	18
absconding	21	21
absconds	16	16
absence	14	14
absences	15	15