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
citronellal	18	18
citronellas	17	17
citronellol	18	18
citronellols	19	19
citrons	11	11
citrous	11	11
citrulline	17	17
citrullines	18	18
citrus	10	10
citruses	12	12
citrusy	13	13
cittern	11	11
citterns	12	12
city	9	9
cityfied	17	17
cityscape	20	20
cityscapes	21	21
cityward	17	17
citywide	17	17
civet	12	12
civets	13	13
civic	15	15
civically	23	23
civicism	21	21
civicisms	22	22