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
academicians	23	23
academicism	24	24
academicisms	25	25
academics	19	19
academies	16	16
academism	19	19
academisms	20	20
academy	16	16
acai	7	7
acais	8	8
acajou	19	19
acajous	20	20
acaleph	16	16
acalephae	18	18
acalephe	17	17
acalephes	18	18
acalephs	17	17
acantha	13	13
acanthae	14	14
acanthi	13	13
acanthocephalan	31	31
acanthus	15	15
acanthuses	17	17
acapnia	14	14
acapnias	15	15