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
circularize	28	28
circularized	30	30
circularizes	29	29
circularizing	33	33
circularly	21	21
circularness	21	21
circulars	17	17
circulatable	24	24
circulate	17	17
circulated	19	19
circulates	18	18
circulating	22	22
circulation	20	20
circulations	21	21
circulative	23	23
circulator	18	18
circulators	19	19
circulatory	21	21
circumambient	30	30
circumambiently	35	35
circumambulate	32	32
circumambulated	34	34
circumambulates	33	33
circumcenter	26	26
circumcenters	27	27