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
couches	16	16
couching	20	20
couchings	21	21
coude	10	10
coudes	11	11
cougar	12	12
cougars	13	13
cough	13	13
coughed	16	16
cougher	15	15
coughers	16	16
coughing	19	19
coughs	14	14
could	11	11
couldest	14	14
couldst	13	13
coulee	11	11
coulees	12	12
coulis	11	11
coulisse	13	13
coulisses	14	14
couloir	12	12
couloirs	13	13
coulomb	18	18
coulombic	23	23