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
crossing	14	14
crossings	15	15
crosslet	12	12
crosslets	13	13
crosslinguistic	26	26
crossly	13	13
crossness	13	13
crossnesses	15	15
crossopterygian	26	26
crosspatch	21	21
crosspatches	23	23
crosspiece	19	19
crosspieces	20	20
crossply	17	17
crossroad	13	13
crossroads	14	14
crossruff	19	19
crossruffed	22	22
crossruffing	25	25
crossruffs	20	20
crosstie	11	11
crossties	12	12
crosstown	16	16
crosstrees	13	13
crosswalk	20	20