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
crawling	18	18
crawls	13	13
crawlway	20	20
crawlways	21	21
crawly	15	15
craws	11	11
crayfish	18	18
crayfishes	20	20
crayon	12	12
crayoned	15	15
crayoner	14	14
crayoners	15	15
crayoning	18	18
crayonist	15	15
crayonists	16	16
crayons	13	13
craze	17	17
crazed	19	19
crazes	18	18
crazier	19	19
crazies	19	19
craziest	20	20
crazily	22	22
crazing	22	22
crazings	23	23