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
containerises	18	18
containerising	22	22
containerize	26	26
containerized	28	28
containerizes	27	27
containerizing	31	31
containerless	19	19
containerport	21	21
containerports	22	22
containers	15	15
containership	23	23
containerships	24	24
containing	18	18
containment	20	20
containments	21	21
contains	13	13
contaminant	20	20
contaminants	21	21
contaminate	19	19
contaminated	21	21
contaminates	20	20
contaminating	24	24
contamination	22	22
contaminations	23	23
contaminative	25	25