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
chloroprenes	22	22
chloroquine	28	28
chloroquines	29	29
chloroses	15	15
chlorosis	15	15
chlorothiazide	32	32
chlorothiazides	33	33
chlorotic	18	18
chlorous	15	15
chlorpromazine	36	36
chlorpromazines	37	37
chlorpropamide	30	30
chlorpropamides	31	31
chlorpyrifos	26	26
chlorpyrifoses	28	28
choana	12	12
choanae	13	13
choanocyte	21	21
choanocytes	22	22
choc	12	12
chocaholic	24	24
chocaholics	25	25
chock	17	17
chockablock	34	34
chocked	20	20