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
circumvallated	31	31
circumvallates	30	30
circumvallating	34	34
circumvallation	32	32
circumvent	25	25
circumvented	28	28
circumventing	31	31
circumvention	29	29
circumventions	30	30
circumvents	26	26
circumvolution	31	31
circumvolutions	32	32
circus	13	13
circuses	15	15
circusy	16	16
cire	7	7
cires	8	8
cirque	19	19
cirques	20	20
cirrate	10	10
cirrhoses	14	14
cirrhosis	14	14
cirrhotic	17	17
cirrhotics	18	18
cirri	8	8