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
circles	14	14
circlet	14	14
circlets	15	15
circling	18	18
circs	11	11
circuit	14	14
circuital	17	17
circuited	17	17
circuities	17	17
circuiting	20	20
circuitous	18	18
circuitously	23	23
circuitousness	23	23
circuitries	18	18
circuitry	18	18
circuits	15	15
circuity	17	17
circular	16	16
circularise	19	19
circularised	21	21
circularises	20	20
circularising	24	24
circularities	21	21
circularity	21	21
circularization	33	33