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
contraindicates	24	24
contralateral	19	19
contralto	14	14
contraltos	15	15
contraposition	22	22
contrapositions	23	23
contrapositive	25	25
contrapositives	26	26
contraption	19	19
contraptions	20	20
contrapuntal	22	22
contrapuntally	27	27
contrapuntist	22	22
contrapuntists	23	23
contrarian	15	15
contrarianism	21	21
contrarianisms	22	22
contrarians	16	16
contraries	14	14
contrarieties	17	17
contrariety	17	17
contrarily	17	17
contrariness	17	17
contrarinesses	19	19
contrarious	16	16