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
cryptococcal	30	30
cryptococcoses	31	31
cryptococcosis	31	31
cryptococcus	30	30
cryptogam	22	22
cryptogamic	27	27
cryptogamous	26	26
cryptogams	23	23
cryptogenic	25	25
cryptogram	23	23
cryptograms	24	24
cryptograph	26	26
cryptographer	28	28
cryptographers	29	29
cryptographic	31	31
cryptographies	29	29
cryptographs	27	27
cryptography	29	29
cryptologic	25	25
cryptological	28	28
cryptologies	23	23
cryptologist	23	23
cryptologists	24	24
cryptology	23	23
cryptomeria	22	22