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
crinoline	15	15
crinolined	17	17
crinolines	16	16
crinum	14	14
crinums	15	15
criollo	12	12
criollos	13	13
cripe	11	11
cripes	12	12
cripple	17	17
crippled	19	19
crippler	18	18
cripplers	19	19
cripples	18	18
crippling	22	22
cris	7	7
crises	9	9
crisic	12	12
crisis	9	9
crisp	11	11
crispate	14	14
crispbread	20	20
crispbreads	21	21
crisped	14	14
crispen	14	14