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
cleaves	15	15
cleaving	19	19
cleek	13	13
cleeked	16	16
cleeking	19	19
cleeks	14	14
clef	11	11
clefs	12	12
cleft	12	12
clefted	15	15
clefting	18	18
clefts	13	13
cleg	10	10
clegs	11	11
cleidoic	16	16
cleistogamic	24	24
cleistogamous	23	23
cleistogamously	28	28
cleistogamy	22	22
clematis	15	15
clematises	17	17
clemencies	21	21
clemency	21	21
clement	15	15
clementine	19	19