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
chinoiserie	17	17
chinoiseries	18	18
chinoises	15	15
chinone	14	14
chinones	15	15
chinook	17	17
chinooks	18	18
chinos	12	12
chinquapin	30	30
chinquapins	31	31
chins	11	11
chinse	12	12
chinsed	14	14
chinses	13	13
chinsing	17	17
chinstrap	18	18
chints	12	12
chintses	14	14
chintz	21	21
chintzes	23	23
chintzier	24	24
chintziest	25	25
chintziness	27	27
chintzy	24	24
chinwag	18	18