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
chumps	18	18
chums	14	14
chumship	22	22
chumships	23	23
chunder	15	15
chundered	18	18
chundering	21	21
chunders	16	16
chunk	16	16
chunked	19	19
chunkier	19	19
chunkiest	20	20
chunkily	22	22
chunking	22	22
chunks	17	17
chunky	19	19
chunnel	16	16
chunnels	17	17
chunter	14	14
chuntered	17	17
chuntering	20	20
chunters	15	15
chuppa	18	18
chuppah	21	21
chuppahs	22	22