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
chiseling	18	18
chiselled	17	17
chiseller	16	16
chisellers	17	17
chiselling	20	20
chisels	13	13
chit	9	9
chital	12	12
chitals	13	13
chitchat	18	18
chitchats	19	19
chitchatted	22	22
chitchatting	25	25
chitin	12	12
chitinous	16	16
chitins	13	13
chitlin	14	14
chitling	17	17
chitlings	18	18
chitlins	15	15
chiton	12	12
chitons	13	13
chitosan	14	14
chitosans	15	15
chits	10	10