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
chirographies	25	25
chirography	25	25
chiromancer	23	23
chiromancers	24	24
chiromancy	24	24
chironomid	20	20
chironomids	21	21
chiropodies	20	20
chiropodist	20	20
chiropodists	21	21
chiropody	20	20
chiropractic	26	26
chiropractics	27	27
chiropractor	23	23
chiropractors	24	24
chiropteran	20	20
chiropterans	21	21
chiros	11	11
chirp	13	13
chirped	16	16
chirper	15	15
chirpers	16	16
chirpier	16	16
chirpiest	17	17
chirpily	19	19