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
chorusses	15	15
chorussing	19	19
chose	10	10
chosen	12	12
choses	11	11
chott	10	10
chotts	11	11
choucroute	20	20
choucroutes	21	21
chough	16	16
choughs	17	17
chouse	12	12
choused	14	14
chouser	13	13
chousers	14	14
chouses	13	13
choush	14	14
choushes	16	16
chousing	17	17
chow	12	12
chowchow	24	24
chowchows	25	25
chowder	16	16
chowdered	19	19
chowderhead	23	23