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
chromaticisms	27	27
chromaticities	25	25
chromaticity	25	25
chromatics	21	21
chromatid	18	18
chromatids	19	19
chromatin	18	18
chromatinic	23	23
chromatins	19	19
chromatogram	25	25
chromatograms	26	26
chromatograph	28	28
chromatographer	30	30
chromatographic	33	33
chromatographs	29	29
chromatography	31	31
chromatolyses	24	24
chromatolysis	24	24
chromatolytic	27	27
chromatophore	26	26
chromatophores	27	27
chrome	14	14
chromed	16	16
chromes	15	15
chromic	18	18