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
chiffchaff	32	32
chiffchaffs	33	33
chiffon	19	19
chiffonade	23	23
chiffonades	24	24
chiffonier	22	22
chiffoniers	23	23
chiffons	20	20
chifforobe	24	24
chifforobes	25	25
chigetai	15	15
chigetais	16	16
chigger	16	16
chiggers	17	17
chignon	16	16
chignons	17	17
chigoe	13	13
chigoes	14	14
chilblain	20	20
chilblains	21	21
child	12	12
childbearing	25	25
childbed	19	19
childbeds	20	20
childbirth	22	22