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
cicadas	14	14
cicala	13	13
cicalas	14	14
cicale	13	13
cicatrices	19	19
cicatricial	21	21
cicatrix	21	21
cicatrixes	23	23
cicatrization	29	29
cicatrizations	30	30
cicatrize	24	24
cicatrized	26	26
cicatrizes	25	25
cicatrizing	29	29
cicelies	15	15
cicely	15	15
cicero	12	12
cicerone	15	15
cicerones	16	16
ciceroni	15	15
ciceros	13	13
cichlid	17	17
cichlidae	19	19
cichlids	18	18
cicisbei	17	17