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
contemporaneous	27	27
contemporarily	27	27
contemporary	24	24
contemporize	31	31
contemporized	33	33
contemporizes	32	32
contemporizing	36	36
contempt	18	18
contemptibility	31	31
contemptible	26	26
contemptibly	28	28
contempts	19	19
contemptuous	24	24
contemptuously	29	29
contend	13	13
contended	16	16
contender	15	15
contenders	16	16
contending	19	19
contends	14	14
content	12	12
contented	15	15
contentedly	20	20
contenting	18	18
contention	16	16