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
chide	11	11
chided	13	13
chider	12	12
chiders	13	13
chides	12	12
chiding	16	16
chief	13	13
chiefdom	20	20
chiefdoms	21	21
chiefer	15	15
chiefest	16	16
chiefly	18	18
chiefs	14	14
chiefship	22	22
chiefships	23	23
chieftain	18	18
chieftaincies	25	25
chieftaincy	25	25
chieftains	19	19
chieftainship	27	27
chieftainships	28	28
chiel	11	11
chield	13	13
chields	14	14
chiels	12	12