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
chockful	25	25
chocking	23	23
chocks	18	18
chocoholic	24	24
chocoholics	25	25
chocolate	18	18
chocolates	19	19
chocolatey	21	21
chocolatier	20	20
chocolaty	20	20
chocs	13	13
choice	14	14
choicely	19	19
choiceness	19	19
choicer	15	15
choices	15	15
choicest	16	16
choil	11	11
choils	12	12
choir	10	10
choirboy	18	18
choirboys	19	19
choired	13	13
choiring	16	16
choirmaster	19	19