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
cryptomerias	23	23
cryptonym	23	23
cryptonyms	24	24
cryptorchid	25	25
cryptorchidism	31	31
cryptorchidisms	32	32
cryptorchids	26	26
cryptorchism	28	28
cryptorchisms	29	29
cryptos	15	15
cryptosporidia	26	26
cryptosporidium	31	31
cryptosystem	25	25
cryptosystems	26	26
cryptozoologies	35	35
cryptozoologist	35	35
cryptozoology	35	35
crypts	14	14
crystal	13	13
crystalize	25	25
crystalized	27	27
crystalizes	26	26
crystalizing	30	30
crystalline	19	19
crystallinities	23	23