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
cyproterone	20	20
cyproterones	21	21
cyprus	15	15
cypruses	17	17
cypsela	16	16
cypselae	17	17
cyst	9	9
cysteamine	19	19
cysteamines	20	20
cystein	13	13
cysteine	14	14
cysteines	15	15
cysteins	14	14
cystic	14	14
cysticercoid	24	24
cysticercoids	25	25
cysticercoses	24	24
cysticercosis	24	24
cysticercus	23	23
cystine	13	13
cystines	14	14
cystinuria	17	17
cystinurias	18	18
cystitides	16	16
cystitis	13	13