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
crossbred	16	16
crossbreds	17	17
crossbreed	17	17
crossbreeding	23	23
crossbreeds	18	18
crosscourt	17	17
crosscurrent	20	20
crosscurrents	21	21
crosscut	15	15
crosscuts	16	16
crosscutting	22	22
crosse	9	9
crossed	11	11
crosser	10	10
crossers	11	11
crosses	10	10
crossest	11	11
crosshair	14	14
crosshairs	15	15
crosshatch	20	20
crosshatched	23	23
crosshatches	22	22
crosshatching	26	26
crosshead	15	15
crossheads	16	16