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
chitter	12	12
chittered	15	15
chittering	18	18
chitterlings	21	21
chitters	13	13
chitties	13	13
chitty	13	13
chivalric	22	22
chivalries	20	20
chivalrous	21	21
chivalrously	26	26
chivalrousness	26	26
chivalry	20	20
chivaree	17	17
chivareed	19	19
chivareeing	23	23
chivarees	18	18
chivari	16	16
chivaried	19	19
chivaries	18	18
chivariing	22	22
chive	14	14
chives	15	15
chivied	17	17
chivies	16	16