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
actuators	13	13
acuate	10	10
acuities	12	12
acuity	12	12
aculeate	13	13
aculeates	14	14
aculei	11	11
aculeus	13	13
acumen	14	14
acumens	15	15
acuminate	17	17
acupressure	19	19
acupressures	20	20
acupuncture	24	24
acupunctures	25	25
acupuncturing	29	29
acupuncturist	26	26
acupuncturists	27	27
acutance	16	16
acutances	17	17
acute	9	9
acutely	14	14
acuteness	14	14
acutenesses	16	16
acuter	10	10