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
counterbidding	27	27
counterbids	20	20
counterblast	21	21
counterblasts	22	22
counterblockade	32	32
counterblow	23	23
counterblows	24	24
countercampaign	32	32
counterchange	26	26
counterchanged	28	28
counterchanges	27	27
counterchanging	31	31
countercharge	25	25
countercharges	26	26
countercheck	29	29
counterchecked	32	32
counterchecking	35	35
counterchecks	30	30
counterclaim	24	24
counterclaimed	27	27
counterclaiming	30	30
counterclaims	25	25
countercoup	23	23
countercoups	24	24
countercries	20	20