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
decries	11	11
decriminalize	31	31
decriminalized	33	33
decriminalizes	32	32
decriminalizing	36	36
decrown	15	15
decrowned	18	18
decrowning	21	21
decrowns	16	16
decry	11	11
decrying	17	17
decrypt	16	16
decrypted	19	19
decrypting	22	22
decryption	20	20
decryptions	21	21
decrypts	17	17
decuman	16	16
decumbent	21	21
decuple	16	16
decupled	18	18
decuples	17	17
decupling	21	21
decuries	13	13
decurion	14	14