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
cystoid	13	13
cystoids	14	14
cystolith	17	17
cystoliths	18	18
cystoscope	21	21
cystoscopes	22	22
cystoscopic	25	25
cystoscopies	23	23
cystoscopy	23	23
cysts	10	10
cytaster	13	13
cytasters	14	14
cytidine	15	15
cytidines	16	16
cytochalasin	24	24
cytochalasins	25	25
cytochemical	29	29
cytochemistries	28	28
cytochemistry	28	28
cytochrome	23	23
cytochromes	24	24
cytogenetic	22	22
cytogenetical	25	25
cytogenetically	30	30
cytogeneticist	25	25