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
contributes	19	19
contributing	23	23
contribution	21	21
contributions	22	22
contributive	24	24
contributively	29	29
contributor	19	19
contributors	20	20
contributory	22	22
contrite	12	12
contritely	17	17
contriteness	17	17
contrition	15	15
contritions	16	16
contrivance	23	23
contrivances	24	24
contrive	16	16
contrived	18	18
contriver	17	17
contrivers	18	18
contrives	17	17
contriving	21	21
control	12	12
controlled	17	17
controller	16	16