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
cirriped	15	15
cirripeds	16	16
cirrocumuli	23	23
cirrocumulus	25	25
cirrose	10	10
cirrostrati	14	14
cirrostratus	16	16
cirrous	11	11
cirrus	10	10
cirsoid	11	11
cis	6	6
cisalpine	17	17
cisatlantic	19	19
cisco	11	11
ciscoes	13	13
ciscos	12	12
cislunar	14	14
cisplatin	17	17
cisplatins	18	18
cissies	10	10
cissoid	11	11
cissoids	12	12
cissy	10	10
cist	7	7
cisted	10	10