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
curveballed	25	25
curveballing	28	28
curveballs	23	23
curved	15	15
curvedly	20	20
curves	14	14
curvet	14	14
curveted	17	17
curveting	20	20
curvets	15	15
curvetted	18	18
curvetting	21	21
curvey	16	16
curvier	15	15
curviest	16	16
curvilinear	21	21
curvilinearity	26	26
curving	18	18
curvy	15	15
cuscus	14	14
cuscuses	16	16
cusec	12	12
cusecs	13	13
cushat	12	12
cushats	13	13