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
counter	12	12
counteract	18	18
counteracted	21	21
counteracting	24	24
counteraction	22	22
counteractions	23	23
counteractive	25	25
counteracts	19	19
counteragent	20	20
counteragents	21	21
counterargue	20	20
counterargued	22	22
counterargues	21	21
counterarguing	25	25
counterargument	27	27
counterassault	21	21
counterassaults	22	22
counterattack	25	25
counterattacked	28	28
counterattacker	27	27
counterattacks	26	26
counterbalance	27	27
counterbalanced	29	29
counterbalances	28	28
counterbid	19	19