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
descales	13	13
descaling	17	17
descant	12	12
descanted	15	15
descanting	18	18
descants	13	13
descend	13	13
descendant	17	17
descendants	18	18
descended	16	16
descendent	17	17
descendents	18	18
descender	15	15
descenders	16	16
descendible	21	21
descending	19	19
descends	14	14
descension	16	16
descensions	17	17
descent	12	12
descents	13	13
descramble	21	21
descrambled	23	23
descrambler	22	22
descramblers	23	23