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
choirmasters	20	20
choirs	11	11
choke	14	14
chokeberries	24	24
chokeberry	24	24
chokecherries	27	27
chokecherry	27	27
choked	16	16
choker	15	15
chokers	16	16
chokes	15	15
chokey	17	17
chokeys	18	18
chokier	16	16
chokies	16	16
chokiest	17	17
choking	19	19
chokingly	24	24
choky	16	16
cholangiogram	27	27
cholangiograms	28	28
cholangiography	33	33
cholate	13	13
cholates	14	14
cholecalciferol	32	32