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
cuttles	12	12
cuttling	16	16
cutty	11	11
cutup	13	13
cutups	14	14
cutwater	15	15
cutwaters	16	16
cutwork	18	18
cutworks	19	19
cutworm	17	17
cutworms	18	18
cuvee	13	13
cuvees	14	14
cuvette	15	15
cuvettes	16	16
cuz	16	16
cuzzes	28	28
cwm	12	12
cwms	13	13
cyan	10	10
cyanamid	18	18
cyanamide	19	19
cyanamides	20	20
cyanamids	19	19
cyanate	13	13