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
cryogenies	18	18
cryogens	16	16
cryogeny	18	18
cryolite	14	14
cryolites	15	15
cryonic	16	16
cryonics	17	17
cryophilic	24	24
cryopreserve	24	24
cryopreserved	26	26
cryopreserves	25	25
cryopreserving	29	29
cryoprobe	20	20
cryoprobes	21	21
cryoprotectant	26	26
cryoprotectants	27	27
cryoprotective	29	29
cryoscope	20	20
cryoscopes	21	21
cryoscopic	24	24
cryoscopies	22	22
cryoscopy	22	22
cryostat	13	13
cryostatic	18	18
cryostats	14	14