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
chivvied	22	22
chivvies	21	21
chivvy	21	21
chivvying	27	27
chivy	16	16
chivying	22	22
chlamydes	21	21
chlamydia	21	21
chlamydiae	22	22
chlamydial	23	23
chlamydospore	28	28
chlamydospores	29	29
chlamys	18	18
chlamyses	20	20
chloasma	17	17
chloasmas	18	18
chloasmata	19	19
chloracne	19	19
chloracnes	20	20
chloral	14	14
chloralose	17	17
chloraloses	18	18
chlorals	15	15
chloramine	20	20
chloramines	21	21