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
decompressing	26	26
decompression	24	24
decompressions	25	25
deconcentrate	22	22
deconcentrated	24	24
deconcentrates	23	23
deconcentrating	27	27
deconcentration	25	25
decondition	18	18
deconditioned	21	21
deconditioning	24	24
deconditions	19	19
decongest	16	16
decongestant	20	20
decongestants	21	21
decongested	19	19
decongesting	22	22
decongestion	20	20
decongestions	21	21
decongestive	23	23
decongests	17	17
deconsecrate	20	20
deconsecrated	22	22
deconsecrates	21	21
deconsecrating	25	25