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
chipping	22	22
chippy	19	19
chips	13	13
chipset	15	15
chipsets	16	16
chiral	12	12
chiralities	17	17
chirality	17	17
chirimoya	19	19
chirimoyas	20	20
chirk	14	14
chirked	17	17
chirker	16	16
chirkest	17	17
chirking	20	20
chirks	15	15
chirm	13	13
chirmed	16	16
chirming	19	19
chirms	14	14
chiro	10	10
chirographer	24	24
chirographers	25	25
chirographic	27	27
chirographical	30	30