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
detective	17	17
detectivelike	26	26
detectives	18	18
detector	12	12
detectors	13	13
detects	11	11
detergencies	19	19
detergency	19	19
determinacies	21	21
determinacy	21	21
deterministic	21	21
deterrence	15	15
deterrences	16	16
dethatch	16	16
dethatched	19	19
dethatches	18	18
dethatching	22	22
detick	14	14
deticked	17	17
deticker	16	16
detickers	17	17
deticking	20	20
deticks	15	15
detoxicant	22	22
detoxicants	23	23