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
chicaners	18	18
chicanery	20	20
chicanes	17	17
chicaning	21	21
chicano	16	16
chicanos	17	17
chicas	14	14
chiccories	21	21
chiccory	21	21
chicer	14	14
chicest	15	15
chicha	16	16
chichas	17	17
chichi	16	16
chichier	18	18
chichiest	19	19
chichis	17	17
chick	17	17
chickadee	22	22
chickadees	23	23
chickaree	21	21
chickarees	22	22
chickee	19	19
chickees	20	20
chicken	20	20