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
corncakes	20	20
corncob	17	17
corncobs	18	18
corncrake	20	20
corncrakes	21	21
corncrib	18	18
corncribs	19	19
cornea	10	10
corneal	12	12
corneas	11	11
corned	11	11
cornel	11	11
cornelian	15	15
cornelians	16	16
cornels	12	12
corneous	13	13
corner	10	10
cornerback	24	24
cornerbacks	25	25
cornered	13	13
cornering	16	16
cornerman	17	17
cornermen	17	17
corners	11	11
cornerstone	16	16