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
circumcircle	29	29
circumcircles	30	30
circumcise	23	23
circumcised	25	25
circumciser	24	24
circumcisers	25	25
circumcises	24	24
circumcising	28	28
circumcision	26	26
circumcisions	27	27
circumference	30	30
circumferences	31	31
circumferential	30	30
circumflex	31	31
circumflexes	33	33
circumfluent	28	28
circumfluous	28	28
circumfuse	24	24
circumfused	26	26
circumfuses	25	25
circumfusing	29	29
circumfusion	27	27
circumfusions	28	28
circumjacent	35	35
circumlocution	30	30