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
craniotomies	19	19
craniotomy	19	19
cranium	15	15
craniums	16	16
crank	13	13
crankcase	20	20
crankcases	21	21
cranked	16	16
cranker	15	15
crankest	16	16
crankier	16	16
crankiest	17	17
crankily	19	19
crankiness	19	19
cranking	19	19
crankish	18	18
crankle	16	16
crankled	18	18
crankles	17	17
crankling	21	21
crankly	18	18
crankous	17	17
crankpin	20	20
crankpins	21	21
cranks	14	14