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
acarbose	14	14
acarboses	15	15
acari	8	8
acariases	12	12
acariasis	12	12
acaricidal	18	18
acaricide	16	16
acaricides	17	17
acarid	10	10
acaridan	13	13
acaridans	14	14
acarids	11	11
acarine	11	11
acarines	12	12
acaroid	11	11
acarpous	15	15
acarus	10	10
acatalectic	21	21
acatalectics	22	22
acaudal	13	13
acaudate	13	13
acaulescent	20	20
acauline	14	14
acaulose	13	13
acaulous	14	14