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
cistern	11	11
cisterna	12	12
cisternae	13	13
cisternal	14	14
cisterns	12	12
cistron	11	11
cistronic	16	16
cistrons	12	12
cists	8	8
cistus	10	10
cistuses	12	12
citable	14	14
citadel	12	12
citadels	13	13
citation	12	12
citational	15	15
citations	13	13
citator	10	10
citators	11	11
citatory	13	13
cite	7	7
citeable	15	15
cited	9	9
citer	8	8
citers	9	9