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
controllers	17	17
controllership	25	25
controllerships	26	26
controlling	20	20
controls	13	13
controversial	22	22
controversially	27	27
controversies	21	21
controversy	21	21
controvert	18	18
controverted	21	21
controverter	20	20
controverters	21	21
controvertible	26	26
controverting	24	24
controverts	19	19
contumacies	22	22
contumacious	24	24
contumaciously	29	29
contumacy	22	22
contumelies	20	20
contumelious	22	22
contumeliously	27	27
contumely	20	20
contuse	12	12