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
contrabandist	22	22
contrabandists	23	23
contrabands	20	20
contrabass	17	17
contrabasses	19	19
contrabassist	20	20
contrabassists	21	21
contrabassoon	21	21
contrabassoons	22	22
contraception	24	24
contraceptions	25	25
contraceptive	27	27
contraceptives	28	28
contract	15	15
contracted	18	18
contractibility	28	28
contractible	23	23
contractile	19	19
contractilities	23	23
contractility	23	23
contracting	21	21
contraction	19	19
contractional	22	22
contractionary	24	24
contractions	20	20