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
chrismons	18	18
chrisms	15	15
chrisom	15	15
chrisoms	16	16
christen	14	14
christened	17	17
christening	20	20
christens	15	15
christiania	17	17
christianias	18	18
christie	13	13
christies	14	14
christophene	23	23
christophenes	24	24
christophine	23	23
christophines	24	24
christy	14	14
chroma	14	14
chromaffin	25	25
chromas	15	15
chromate	16	16
chromates	17	17
chromatic	20	20
chromatically	28	28
chromaticism	26	26