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
chymic	19	19
chymics	20	20
chymist	17	17
chymists	18	18
chymosin	19	19
chymosins	20	20
chymotrypsin	28	28
chymotrypsins	29	29
chymotryptic	30	30
chymous	18	18
chyron	14	14
chyrons	15	15
chytrid	15	15
chytrids	16	16
ciabatta	14	14
ciabattas	15	15
ciao	7	7
cibol	12	12
cibols	13	13
ciboria	13	13
ciborium	18	18
ciboule	15	15
ciboules	16	16
cicada	13	13
cicadae	14	14