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
clementines	20	20
clemently	20	20
clench	16	16
clenched	19	19
clencher	18	18
clenchers	19	19
clenches	18	18
clenching	22	22
cleome	13	13
cleomes	14	14
clepe	12	12
cleped	14	14
clepes	13	13
cleping	17	17
clepsydra	19	19
clepsydrae	20	20
clepsydras	20	20
clept	12	12
clerestories	16	16
clerestory	16	16
clergies	14	14
clergy	14	14
clergyman	21	21
clergymen	21	21
clergyperson	24	24