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
chuse	11	11
chused	13	13
chuses	12	12
chusing	16	16
chute	11	11
chuted	13	13
chutes	12	12
chuting	16	16
chutist	13	13
chutists	14	14
chutnee	14	14
chutnees	15	15
chutney	16	16
chutneys	17	17
chutzpa	25	25
chutzpah	28	28
chutzpahs	29	29
chutzpas	26	26
chyle	13	13
chyles	14	14
chylomicron	26	26
chylomicrons	27	27
chylous	16	16
chyme	15	15
chymes	16	16