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
cribriform	22	22
cribrous	15	15
cribs	11	11
cribwork	21	21
cribworks	22	22
cricetid	15	15
cricetids	16	16
crick	15	15
cricked	18	18
cricket	17	17
cricketed	20	20
cricketer	19	19
cricketers	20	20
cricketing	23	23
crickets	18	18
crickey	19	19
cricking	21	21
cricks	16	16
cricoid	14	14
cricoids	15	15
cried	9	9
crier	8	8
criers	9	9
cries	8	8
crikey	15	15