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
costlessly	17	17
costlier	12	12
costliest	13	13
costliness	15	15
costly	12	12
costmaries	16	16
costmary	16	16
costrel	11	11
costrels	12	12
costs	8	8
costume	14	14
costumed	16	16
costumer	15	15
costumeries	18	18
costumers	16	16
costumery	18	18
costumes	15	15
costumey	17	17
costumier	16	16
costumiers	17	17
costuming	19	19
cosurfactant	23	23
cosurfactants	24	24
cosy	9	9
cosying	15	15