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
cowlings	18	18
cowls	12	12
cowlstaff	22	22
cowlstaffs	23	23
cowman	16	16
cowmen	16	16
coworker	18	18
coworkers	19	19
cowpat	15	15
cowpats	16	16
cowpea	15	15
cowpeas	16	16
cowpie	15	15
cowpies	16	16
cowplop	20	20
cowplops	21	21
cowpoke	20	20
cowpokes	21	21
cowpox	22	22
cowpoxes	24	24
cowpuncher	26	26
cowpunchers	27	27
cowpunk	22	22
cowpunks	23	23
cowrie	12	12