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
cholecystectomy	34	34
cholecystitides	27	27
cholecystitis	24	24
cholecystokinin	32	32
cholelithiases	23	23
cholelithiasis	23	23
cholent	14	14
cholents	15	15
choler	12	12
cholera	13	13
choleraic	18	18
choleras	14	14
choleric	17	17
cholerically	25	25
cholers	13	13
cholestases	17	17
cholestasis	17	17
cholestatic	20	20
cholesteric	20	20
cholesterol	18	18
cholesterols	19	19
cholestyramine	26	26
cholestyramines	27	27
choli	11	11
choliamb	20	20