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
chugalugs	21	21
chugged	18	18
chugger	17	17
chuggers	18	18
chugging	21	21
chugs	13	13
chukar	16	16
chukars	17	17
chukka	20	20
chukkar	21	21
chukkars	22	22
chukkas	21	21
chukker	21	21
chukkers	22	22
chum	13	13
chummed	20	20
chummier	20	20
chummiest	21	21
chummily	23	23
chumminess	23	23
chumming	23	23
chummy	20	20
chump	17	17
chumped	20	20
chumping	23	23