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
contaminator	20	20
contaminators	21	21
contango	15	15
contangos	16	16
conte	9	9
contemn	15	15
contemned	18	18
contemner	17	17
contemners	18	18
contemning	21	21
contemnor	17	17
contemnors	18	18
contemns	16	16
contemplate	22	22
contemplated	24	24
contemplates	23	23
contemplating	27	27
contemplation	25	25
contemplations	26	26
contemplative	28	28
contemplatively	33	33
contemplator	23	23
contemplators	24	24
contempo	18	18
contemporaneity	28	28