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
chimleys	19	19
chimney	18	18
chimneylike	27	27
chimneypiece	29	29
chimneypieces	30	30
chimneys	19	19
chimp	16	16
chimpanzee	31	31
chimpanzees	32	32
chimps	17	17
chin	10	10
china	11	11
chinaberries	21	21
chinaberry	21	21
chinas	12	12
chinaware	18	18
chinawares	19	19
chinbone	18	18
chinbones	19	19
chinch	17	17
chinched	20	20
chincherinchee	31	31
chincherinchees	32	32
chinches	19	19
chinchier	20	20