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
crewed	13	13
crewel	13	13
crewels	14	14
crewelwork	24	24
crewelworks	25	25
crewing	16	16
crewless	15	15
crewman	17	17
crewmate	17	17
crewmates	18	18
crewmen	17	17
crewneck	22	22
crewnecks	23	23
crews	11	11
cria	7	7
crias	8	8
crib	10	10
cribbage	19	19
cribbages	20	20
cribbed	17	17
cribber	16	16
cribbers	17	17
cribbing	20	20
cribbings	21	21
cribbled	19	19