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
defenceman	22	22
defences	16	16
defencing	20	20
deference	17	17
deferences	18	18
defervescence	28	28
defervescences	29	29
defiance	16	16
defiances	17	17
deficiencies	23	23
deficiency	23	23
deficient	17	17
deficiently	22	22
deficients	18	18
deficit	14	14
deficits	15	15
deflect	15	15
deflectable	23	23
deflected	18	18
deflecting	21	21
deflection	19	19
deflections	20	20
deflective	22	22
deflector	17	17
deflectors	18	18