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
countershadings	26	26
countershot	18	18
countershots	19	19
countersign	19	19
countersigned	22	22
countersigning	25	25
countersigns	20	20
countersink	21	21
countersinking	27	27
countersinks	22	22
countersniper	22	22
countersnipers	23	23
counterspell	22	22
counterspells	23	23
counterspies	20	20
counterspy	20	20
counterstain	18	18
counterstained	21	21
counterstaining	24	24
counterstains	19	19
counterstep	19	19
countersteps	20	20
counterstrategy	24	24
counterstream	21	21
counterstreams	22	22