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
chlorinator	18	18
chlorinators	19	19
chlorine	15	15
chlorines	16	16
chlorinities	19	19
chlorinity	19	19
chlorins	15	15
chlorite	14	14
chlorites	15	15
chloritic	18	18
chlorobenzene	33	33
chlorobenzenes	34	34
chloroform	22	22
chloroforms	23	23
chlorohydrin	24	24
chlorohydrins	25	25
chlorophyll	26	26
chlorophyllous	30	30
chlorophylls	27	27
chloropicrin	25	25
chloropicrins	26	26
chloroplast	21	21
chloroplastic	26	26
chloroplasts	22	22
chloroprene	21	21