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
cynical	17	17
cynically	22	22
cynicism	20	20
cynicisms	21	21
cynics	15	15
cynodont	16	16
cynodonts	17	17
cynosure	15	15
cynosures	16	16
cypher	16	16
cyphered	19	19
cyphering	22	22
cyphers	17	17
cypres	14	14
cypreses	16	16
cypress	15	15
cypresses	17	17
cyprian	16	16
cyprians	17	17
cyprinid	18	18
cyprinids	19	19
cypripedium	27	27
cypripediums	28	28
cyproheptadine	29	29
cyproheptadines	30	30