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
civics	16	16
civie	12	12
civies	13	13
civil	13	13
civilian	17	17
civilianization	34	34
civilianize	29	29
civilianized	31	31
civilianizes	30	30
civilianizing	34	34
civilians	18	18
civilisation	21	21
civilisations	22	22
civilise	16	16
civilised	18	18
civilises	17	17
civilising	21	21
civilities	18	18
civility	18	18
civilization	30	30
civilizational	33	33
civilizations	31	31
civilize	25	25
civilized	27	27
civilizer	26	26