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
clearinghouses	24	24
clearings	16	16
clearly	14	14
clearness	14	14
clearnesses	16	16
clearout	13	13
clearouts	14	14
clears	10	10
clearstories	16	16
clearstory	16	16
clearway	17	17
clearways	18	18
clearwing	19	19
clearwings	20	20
cleat	9	9
cleated	12	12
cleating	15	15
cleats	10	10
cleavable	21	21
cleavage	18	18
cleavages	19	19
cleave	14	14
cleaved	16	16
cleaver	15	15
cleavers	16	16