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
chiaroscuros	21	21
chias	10	10
chiasm	14	14
chiasma	15	15
chiasmal	17	17
chiasmas	16	16
chiasmata	17	17
chiasmatic	21	21
chiasmi	15	15
chiasmic	19	19
chiasms	15	15
chiasmus	17	17
chiastic	16	16
chiaus	12	12
chiauses	14	14
chibouk	20	20
chibouks	21	21
chibouque	28	28
chibouques	29	29
chic	12	12
chica	13	13
chicane	16	16
chicaned	18	18
chicaner	17	17
chicaneries	20	20