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
discouragement	25	25
discouragements	26	26
discourager	18	18
discouragers	19	19
discourages	18	18
discouraging	22	22
discouragingly	27	27
discourse	14	14
discoursed	16	16
discourser	15	15
discoursers	16	16
discourses	15	15
discoursing	19	19
discourteous	18	18
discourteously	23	23
discourtesies	18	18
discourtesy	18	18
discover	16	16
discoverable	24	24
discovered	19	19
discoverer	18	18
discoverers	19	19
discoveries	19	19
discovering	22	22
discovers	17	17