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
clerkliest	19	19
clerkly	18	18
clerks	14	14
clerkship	22	22
clerkships	23	23
cleveite	16	16
cleveites	17	17
clever	14	14
cleverer	16	16
cleverest	17	17
cleverish	19	19
cleverly	19	19
cleverness	19	19
clevernesses	21	21
clevis	14	14
clevises	16	16
clew	11	11
clewed	14	14
clewing	17	17
clews	12	12
cliche	15	15
cliched	17	17
cliches	16	16
click	16	16
clickable	24	24