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
cowbells	19	19
cowberries	19	19
cowberry	19	19
cowbind	18	18
cowbinds	19	19
cowbird	17	17
cowbirds	18	18
cowboy	17	17
cowboyed	20	20
cowboying	23	23
cowboys	18	18
cowcatcher	24	24
cowcatchers	25	25
cowed	12	12
cowedly	17	17
cower	11	11
cowered	14	14
cowering	17	17
cowers	12	12
cowfish	18	18
cowfishes	20	20
cowflap	20	20
cowflaps	21	21
cowflop	20	20
cowflops	21	21