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
cladded	14	14
cladding	17	17
claddings	18	18
clade	10	10
clades	11	11
cladism	15	15
cladisms	16	16
cladist	12	12
cladistic	17	17
cladistically	25	25
cladistics	18	18
cladists	13	13
cladoceran	19	19
cladocerans	20	20
cladode	13	13
cladodes	14	14
cladodial	16	16
cladogeneses	20	20
cladogenesis	20	20
cladogenetic	23	23
cladogram	19	19
cladograms	20	20
cladophyll	24	24
cladophylls	25	25
clads	10	10