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
chiliasms	18	18
chiliast	14	14
chiliastic	19	19
chiliasts	15	15
chilidog	17	17
chilidogs	18	18
chilies	13	13
chilis	12	12
chill	12	12
chillax	21	21
chillaxed	24	24
chillaxes	23	23
chillaxing	27	27
chilled	15	15
chiller	14	14
chillers	15	15
chillest	15	15
chilli	13	13
chillier	15	15
chillies	15	15
chilliest	16	16
chillily	18	18
chilliness	18	18
chilling	18	18
chillingly	23	23