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
criminological	28	28
criminologies	23	23
criminologist	23	23
criminologists	24	24
criminology	23	23
criminous	17	17
criminy	16	16
crimmer	16	16
crimmers	17	17
crimp	14	14
crimped	17	17
crimper	16	16
crimpers	17	17
crimpier	17	17
crimpiest	18	18
crimping	20	20
crimple	17	17
crimpled	19	19
crimples	18	18
crimpling	22	22
crimps	15	15
crimpy	17	17
crimson	14	14
crimsoned	17	17
crimsoning	20	20