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
childbirths	23	23
childcare	19	19
childe	13	13
childes	14	14
childhood	19	19
childhoods	20	20
childing	18	18
childish	17	17
childishly	22	22
childishness	22	22
childless	17	17
childlessness	22	22
childlier	17	17
childliest	18	18
childlike	21	21
childlikeness	26	26
childly	17	17
childproof	23	23
children	16	16
chile	11	11
chiles	12	12
chili	11	11
chiliad	14	14
chiliads	15	15
chiliasm	17	17