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
circumlocutions	31	31
circumlocutory	31	31
circumlunar	24	24
circumnavigate	31	31
circumnavigated	33	33
circumnavigates	32	32
circumnavigator	32	32
circumpolar	25	25
circumscissile	28	28
circumscribe	28	28
circumscribed	30	30
circumscribes	29	29
circumscribing	33	33
circumscription	32	32
circumspect	27	27
circumspection	31	31
circumspections	32	32
circumspectly	32	32
circumstance	26	26
circumstanced	28	28
circumstances	27	27
circumstantial	26	26
circumstantiate	26	26
circumstellar	25	25
circumvallate	29	29