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
churchwomen	29	29
churchy	20	20
churchyard	24	24
churchyards	25	25
churinga	17	17
churingas	18	18
churl	12	12
churlish	17	17
churlishly	22	22
churlishness	22	22
churls	13	13
churn	12	12
churned	15	15
churner	14	14
churners	15	15
churning	18	18
churnings	19	19
churns	13	13
churr	11	11
churred	14	14
churrigueresque	34	34
churring	17	17
churro	12	12
churros	13	13
churrs	12	12