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
choliambs	21	21
choline	14	14
cholinergic	23	23
cholinergically	31	31
cholines	15	15
cholinesterase	21	21
cholinesterases	22	22
cholis	12	12
cholla	13	13
chollas	14	14
chomp	16	16
chomped	19	19
chomper	18	18
chompers	19	19
chomping	22	22
chomps	17	17
chon	10	10
chondriosome	22	22
chondriosomes	23	23
chondrite	16	16
chondrites	17	17
chondritic	20	20
chondrocrania	24	24
chondrocranium	29	29
chondrocraniums	30	30