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
chloramphenicol	34	34
chlorate	14	14
chlorates	15	15
chlordan	16	16
chlordane	17	17
chlordanes	18	18
chlordans	17	17
chlorella	17	17
chlorellas	18	18
chlorenchyma	29	29
chlorenchymas	30	30
chlorhexidine	30	30
chlorhexidines	31	31
chloric	16	16
chlorid	14	14
chloride	15	15
chlorides	16	16
chlorids	15	15
chlorin	14	14
chlorinate	17	17
chlorinated	19	19
chlorinates	18	18
chlorinating	22	22
chlorination	20	20
chlorinations	21	21