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
chickened	23	23
chickenhearted	30	30
chickening	26	26
chickens	21	21
chickories	22	22
chickory	22	22
chickpea	23	23
chickpeas	24	24
chicks	18	18
chickweed	25	25
chickweeds	26	26
chicle	15	15
chicles	16	16
chicly	17	17
chicness	17	17
chicnesses	19	19
chico	13	13
chicories	17	17
chicory	17	17
chicos	14	14
chicot	14	14
chicots	15	15
chics	13	13
chid	10	10
chidden	15	15