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
decennials	17	17
decennium	19	19
decenniums	20	20
decent	11	11
decenter	13	13
decentered	16	16
decentering	19	19
decenters	14	14
decentest	14	14
decently	16	16
decentralize	27	27
decentralized	29	29
decentralizes	28	28
decentralizing	32	32
decentre	13	13
decentred	15	15
decentres	14	14
decentring	18	18
deception	17	17
deceptional	20	20
deceptions	18	18
deceptive	20	20
deceptively	25	25
deceptiveness	25	25
decerebrate	18	18