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
counterfoil	20	20
counterfoils	21	21
counterforce	23	23
counterforces	24	24
counterguerilla	25	25
counterimage	22	22
counterimages	23	23
countering	18	18
counterinstance	25	25
counterinvasion	26	26
counterion	16	16
counterions	17	17
counterirritant	21	21
counterman	19	19
countermand	21	21
countermanded	24	24
countermanding	27	27
countermands	22	22
countermarch	25	25
countermarched	28	28
countermarches	27	27
countermarching	31	31
countermeasure	23	23
countermeasures	24	24
countermelodies	25	25