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
cyanates	14	14
cyanic	15	15
cyanid	13	13
cyanide	14	14
cyanided	16	16
cyanides	15	15
cyaniding	19	19
cyanids	14	14
cyanin	13	13
cyanine	14	14
cyanines	15	15
cyanins	14	14
cyanite	13	13
cyanites	14	14
cyanitic	17	17
cyano	11	11
cyanoacrylate	25	25
cyanoacrylates	26	26
cyanobacteria	25	25
cyanobacterium	30	30
cyanocobalamin	31	31
cyanocobalamine	32	32
cyanocobalamins	32	32
cyanogen	17	17
cyanogeneses	21	21