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
contentions	17	17
contentious	17	17
contentiously	22	22
contentiousness	22	22
contentment	20	20
contentments	21	21
contents	13	13
conterminous	21	21
conterminously	26	26
contes	10	10
contessa	12	12
contessas	13	13
contest	11	11
contestable	19	19
contestant	15	15
contestants	16	16
contestation	17	17
contestations	18	18
contested	14	14
contester	13	13
contesters	14	14
contesting	17	17
contests	12	12
context	18	18
contextless	23	23