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
cuspidor	16	16
cuspidors	17	17
cuspids	15	15
cuspis	13	13
cusps	12	12
cuss	8	8
cussed	11	11
cussedly	16	16
cussedness	16	16
cusser	10	10
cussers	11	11
cusses	10	10
cussing	14	14
cusso	9	9
cussos	10	10
cussword	16	16
cusswords	17	17
custard	12	12
custards	13	13
custardy	15	15
custodes	13	13
custodial	15	15
custodian	15	15
custodians	16	16
custodianship	24	24