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
chorister	14	14
choristers	15	15
chorizo	21	21
chorizos	22	22
chorographer	24	24
chorographers	25	25
chorographic	27	27
chorographies	25	25
chorography	25	25
choroid	13	13
choroidal	16	16
choroids	14	14
chorten	13	13
chortens	14	14
chortle	13	13
chortled	15	15
chortler	14	14
chortlers	15	15
chortles	14	14
chortling	18	18
chorus	12	12
chorused	15	15
choruses	14	14
chorusing	18	18
chorussed	16	16