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
contused	14	14
contuses	13	13
contusing	17	17
contusion	15	15
contusions	16	16
conundrum	20	20
conundrums	21	21
conurbation	20	20
conurbations	21	21
conure	11	11
conures	12	12
conus	10	10
convalesce	22	22
convalesced	24	24
convalescence	29	29
convalescences	30	30
convalescent	25	25
convalescents	26	26
convalesces	23	23
convalescing	27	27
convasse	16	16
convect	18	18
convected	21	21
convecting	24	24
convection	22	22