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
choreograph	23	23
choreographed	26	26
choreographer	25	25
choreographers	26	26
choreographic	28	28
choreographies	26	26
choreographing	29	29
choreography	26	26
choreoid	14	14
chores	11	11
chorial	13	13
choriamb	19	19
choriambs	20	20
choric	14	14
chorine	13	13
chorines	14	14
choring	15	15
chorioallantoic	26	26
chorioallantois	23	23
choriocarcinoma	30	30
chorioid	14	14
chorioids	15	15
chorion	13	13
chorionic	18	18
chorions	14	14