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
diptycas	17	17
diptych	18	18
diptychs	19	19
direct	10	10
directed	13	13
directedness	18	18
directer	12	12
directest	13	13
directing	16	16
direction	14	14
directional	17	17
directionality	22	22
directionless	19	19
directions	15	15
directive	17	17
directives	18	18
directivities	21	21
directivity	21	21
directly	15	15
directness	15	15
director	12	12
directorate	15	15
directorates	16	16
directorial	16	16
directories	15	15