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
counterplan	21	21
counterplans	22	22
counterplay	22	22
counterplays	23	23
counterplea	20	20
counterpleas	21	21
counterplot	20	20
counterplots	21	21
counterplotted	24	24
counterplotting	27	27
counterploy	22	22
counterploys	23	23
counterpoint	21	21
counterpointed	24	24
counterpointing	27	27
counterpoints	22	22
counterpoise	20	20
counterpoised	22	22
counterpoises	21	21
counterpoising	25	25
counterpose	19	19
counterposed	21	21
counterposes	20	20
counterposing	24	24
counterpower	23	23