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
cue	7	7
cued	9	9
cueing	13	13
cueist	10	10
cueists	11	11
cues	8	8
cuesta	10	10
cuestas	11	11
cuff	14	14
cuffable	22	22
cuffed	17	17
cuffing	20	20
cuffless	19	19
cufflink	24	24
cufflinks	25	25
cuffs	15	15
cuif	11	11
cuifs	12	12
cuing	12	12
cuirass	11	11
cuirassed	14	14
cuirasses	13	13
cuirassier	14	14
cuirassiers	15	15
cuirassing	17	17