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
defalcate	17	17
defalcated	19	19
defalcates	18	18
defalcating	22	22
defalcation	20	20
defalcations	21	21
defalcator	18	18
defalcators	19	19
defeasance	18	18
defeasances	19	19
defecate	15	15
defecated	17	17
defecates	16	16
defecating	20	20
defecation	18	18
defect	13	13
defected	16	16
defecting	19	19
defection	17	17
defections	18	18
defector	15	15
defectors	16	16
defects	14	14
defence	15	15
defenced	17	17