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
chillis	14	14
chillness	17	17
chillnesses	19	19
chills	13	13
chillum	18	18
chillums	19	19
chilly	15	15
chilopod	18	18
chilopods	19	19
chiltepin	19	19
chiltepine	20	20
chiltepines	21	21
chiltepins	20	20
chimaera	16	16
chimaeras	17	17
chimaeric	20	20
chimaerism	21	21
chimaerisms	22	22
chimar	14	14
chimars	15	15
chimb	16	16
chimbley	22	22
chimbleys	23	23
chimblies	21	21
chimbly	21	21