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
cingulate	17	17
cingulum	20	20
cinnabar	16	16
cinnabarine	20	20
cinnabars	17	17
cinnamic	19	19
cinnamon	17	17
cinnamons	18	18
cinnamony	20	20
cinnamyl	19	19
cinnamyls	20	20
cinq	17	17
cinqs	18	18
cinquain	23	23
cinquains	24	24
cinque	20	20
cinquecentist	31	31
cinquecentists	32	32
cinquecento	29	29
cinquefoil	28	28
cinquefoils	29	29
cinques	21	21
cion	8	8
cions	9	9
cioppino	18	18