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
chorals	13	13
chord	11	11
chordal	14	14
chordamesoderm	27	27
chordamesoderms	28	28
chordate	14	14
chordates	15	15
chorded	14	14
chording	17	17
chordings	18	18
chords	12	12
chore	10	10
chorea	11	11
choreal	13	13
choreas	12	12
choreboy	18	18
choreboys	19	19
chored	12	12
choregi	14	14
choregus	16	16
choreguses	18	18
choreic	15	15
choreiform	21	21
choreman	17	17
choremen	17	17