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
crista	9	9
cristae	10	10
cristate	11	11
crit	7	7
criteria	11	11
criterion	13	13
criterions	14	14
criterium	16	16
criteriums	17	17
critic	12	12
critical	15	15
criticalities	20	20
criticality	20	20
critically	20	20
criticalness	20	20
criticaster	17	17
criticasters	18	18
criticise	15	15
criticised	17	17
criticises	16	16
criticising	20	20
criticism	18	18
criticisms	19	19
criticizable	31	31
criticize	24	24