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
crabbing	20	20
crabby	17	17
crabeater	15	15
crabgrass	17	17
crabgrasses	19	19
crablike	19	19
crabmeat	17	17
crabmeats	18	18
crabs	11	11
crabstick	22	22
crabsticks	23	23
crabwise	17	17
crack	15	15
crackajack	36	36
crackajacks	37	37
crackback	29	29
crackbacks	30	30
crackbrain	24	24
crackbrained	27	27
crackbrains	25	25
crackdown	24	24
crackdowns	25	25
cracked	18	18
cracker	17	17
crackerjack	37	37