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
continuo	14	14
continuos	15	15
continuous	17	17
continuously	22	22
continuousness	22	22
continuum	19	19
continuums	20	20
conto	9	9
contort	11	11
contorted	14	14
contorting	17	17
contortion	15	15
contortionist	18	18
contortionistic	23	23
contortionists	19	19
contortions	16	16
contortive	18	18
contorts	12	12
contos	10	10
contour	12	12
contoured	15	15
contouring	18	18
contours	13	13
contra	10	10
contraband	19	19