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
cruft	12	12
crufts	13	13
cruise	10	10
cruised	12	12
cruiser	11	11
cruisers	12	12
cruiserweight	24	24
cruiserweights	25	25
cruises	11	11
cruising	15	15
cruisings	16	16
cruller	13	13
crullers	14	14
crumb	15	15
crumbed	18	18
crumber	17	17
crumbers	18	18
crumbier	18	18
crumbiest	19	19
crumbing	21	21
crumble	18	18
crumbled	20	20
crumbles	19	19
crumblier	20	20
crumbliest	21	21