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
cushaw	15	15
cushaws	16	16
cushier	13	13
cushiest	14	14
cushily	16	16
cushion	14	14
cushioned	17	17
cushioning	20	20
cushionless	19	19
cushions	15	15
cushiony	17	17
cushy	13	13
cusk	12	12
cusks	13	13
cusp	11	11
cuspal	14	14
cuspate	14	14
cuspated	16	16
cusped	14	14
cuspid	14	14
cuspidal	17	17
cuspidate	17	17
cuspidation	20	20
cuspidations	21	21
cuspides	16	16