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
contrariwise	19	19
contrary	14	14
contras	11	11
contrast	12	12
contrastable	20	20
contrasted	15	15
contrasting	18	18
contrastingly	23	23
contrastive	19	19
contrastively	24	24
contrasts	13	13
contrasty	15	15
contravene	19	19
contravened	21	21
contravener	20	20
contraveners	21	21
contravenes	20	20
contravening	24	24
contravention	23	23
contraventions	24	24
contredanse	17	17
contredanses	18	18
contretemps	21	21
contribute	18	18
contributed	20	20