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
criticized	26	26
criticizer	25	25
criticizers	26	26
criticizes	25	25
criticizing	29	29
critics	13	13
critique	21	21
critiqued	23	23
critiques	22	22
critiquing	26	26
crits	8	8
critter	10	10
critters	11	11
crittur	11	11
critturs	12	12
croak	12	12
croaked	15	15
croaker	14	14
croakers	15	15
croakier	15	15
croakiest	16	16
croakily	18	18
croaking	18	18
croaks	13	13
croaky	15	15