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
constitutive	21	21
constitutively	26	26
constrain	14	14
constrained	17	17
constrainedly	22	22
constraining	20	20
constrains	15	15
constraint	15	15
constraints	16	16
constrict	16	16
constricted	19	19
constricting	22	22
constriction	20	20
constrictions	21	21
constrictive	23	23
constrictor	18	18
constrictors	19	19
constricts	17	17
constringe	17	17
constringed	19	19
constringent	20	20
constringes	18	18
constringing	22	22
construable	20	20
construal	15	15