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
desistances	16	16
despatch	17	17
despatched	20	20
despatches	19	19
despatching	23	23
despicable	21	21
despicableness	26	26
despicably	23	23
despondence	21	21
despondences	22	22
despondencies	23	23
despondency	23	23
despotic	15	15
despotically	23	23
destruct	13	13
destructed	16	16
destructibility	26	26
destructible	21	21
destructing	19	19
destruction	17	17
destructionist	20	20
destructionists	21	21
destructions	18	18
destructive	20	20
destructively	25	25