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
cordoning	17	17
cordons	12	12
cordovan	17	17
cordovans	18	18
cords	9	9
corduroy	15	15
corduroyed	18	18
corduroying	21	21
corduroys	16	16
cordwain	16	16
cordwainer	18	18
cordwainers	19	19
cordwainery	21	21
cordwains	17	17
cordwood	16	16
cordwoods	17	17
core	7	7
corecipient	21	21
corecipients	22	22
cored	9	9
coredeem	15	15
coredeemed	18	18
coredeeming	21	21
coredeems	16	16
coreign	13	13