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
cowgirl	16	16
cowgirls	17	17
cowhage	17	17
cowhages	18	18
cowhand	17	17
cowhands	18	18
cowherb	18	18
cowherbs	19	19
cowherd	16	16
cowherds	17	17
cowhide	16	16
cowhided	18	18
cowhides	17	17
cowhiding	21	21
cowier	12	12
cowiest	13	13
cowing	15	15
cowinner	16	16
cowinners	17	17
cowl	11	11
cowled	14	14
cowlick	21	21
cowlicks	22	22
cowlike	18	18
cowling	17	17