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
detoxicate	21	21
detoxicated	23	23
detoxicates	22	22
detoxicating	26	26
detoxication	24	24
detoxications	25	25
detoxification	29	29
detoxifications	30	30
detract	11	11
detracted	14	14
detracting	17	17
detraction	15	15
detractions	16	16
detractive	18	18
detractively	23	23
detractor	13	13
detractors	14	14
detracts	12	12
detumescence	24	24
detumescent	20	20
deuce	10	10
deuced	12	12
deucedly	17	17
deuces	11	11
deucing	15	15