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
crime	11	11
crimeless	16	16
crimes	12	12
criminal	16	16
criminalist	19	19
criminalistics	25	25
criminalists	20	20
criminalities	21	21
criminality	21	21
criminalization	33	33
criminalize	28	28
criminalized	30	30
criminalizes	29	29
criminalizing	33	33
criminally	21	21
criminals	17	17
criminate	16	16
criminated	18	18
criminates	17	17
criminating	21	21
crimination	19	19
criminations	20	20
crimine	14	14
crimini	14	14
criminis	15	15