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
claymore	17	17
claymores	18	18
claypan	17	17
claypans	18	18
clays	11	11
clayware	17	17
claywares	18	18
clean	10	10
cleaned	13	13
cleaner	12	12
cleaners	13	13
cleanest	13	13
cleanhanded	21	21
cleaning	16	16
cleanings	17	17
cleanish	15	15
cleanlier	15	15
cleanliest	16	16
cleanliness	18	18
cleanlinesses	20	20
cleanly	15	15
cleanness	15	15
cleannesses	17	17
cleanout	14	14
cleanouts	15	15