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
chowderheaded	26	26
chowderheads	24	24
chowdering	22	22
chowders	17	17
chowed	15	15
chowhound	22	22
chowhounds	23	23
chowing	18	18
chows	13	13
chowse	14	14
chowsed	16	16
chowses	15	15
chowsing	19	19
chowtime	19	19
chowtimes	20	20
chresard	14	14
chresards	15	15
chrestomathies	24	24
chrestomathy	24	24
chrism	14	14
chrisma	15	15
chrismal	17	17
chrismation	20	20
chrismations	21	21
chrismon	17	17