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
chopins	16	16
choplogic	23	23
choplogics	24	24
chopped	19	19
chopper	18	18
choppered	21	21
choppering	24	24
choppers	19	19
choppier	19	19
choppiest	20	20
choppily	22	22
choppiness	22	22
chopping	22	22
choppy	19	19
chops	13	13
chopstick	24	24
chopsticks	25	25
choragi	14	14
choragic	18	18
choragus	16	16
choraguses	18	18
choral	12	12
chorale	13	13
chorales	14	14
chorally	17	17