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
deracines	14	14
derecho	13	13
derechos	14	14
derelict	13	13
dereliction	17	17
derelictions	18	18
derelicts	14	14
dermatoglyphic	31	31
dermatoglyphics	32	32
dermatologic	22	22
dermatological	25	25
dermic	13	13
derrick	15	15
derricks	16	16
desacralization	30	30
desacralize	25	25
desacralized	27	27
desacralizes	26	26
desacralizing	30	30
desanctified	21	21
desanctifies	20	20
desanctify	20	20
desanctifying	26	26
descale	12	12
descaled	14	14