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
counterstrike	22	22
counterstrikes	23	23
counterstroke	22	22
counterstrokes	23	23
countersue	16	16
countersued	18	18
countersues	17	17
countersuing	21	21
countersuit	17	17
countersuits	18	18
countersunk	22	22
countertactics	25	25
countertendency	28	28
countertenor	18	18
countertenors	19	19
counterterror	18	18
counterthreat	20	20
counterthreats	21	21
counterthrust	21	21
counterthrusts	22	22
countertop	18	18
countertops	19	19
countertrade	18	18
countertrades	19	19
countertrend	19	19