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
crimsons	15	15
cringe	12	12
cringed	14	14
cringer	13	13
cringers	14	14
cringes	13	13
cringeworthy	25	25
cringey	15	15
cringier	14	14
cringiest	15	15
cringing	17	17
cringle	14	14
cringles	15	15
cringy	14	14
crinite	11	11
crinites	12	12
crinkle	16	16
crinkled	18	18
crinkles	17	17
crinklier	18	18
crinkliest	19	19
crinkling	21	21
crinkly	18	18
crinoid	12	12
crinoids	13	13