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
arcaded	12	12
arcades	11	11
arcadia	11	11
arcadian	13	13
arcadians	14	14
arcadias	12	12
arcading	15	15
arcadings	16	16
arcana	10	10
arcane	10	10
arcanely	15	15
arcanum	15	15
arcanums	16	16
arcature	12	12
arcatures	13	13
arccosine	16	16
arccosines	17	17
arced	9	9
arch	9	9
archaea	12	12
archaeal	14	14
archaean	14	14
archaeans	15	15
archaebacteria	25	25
archaebacterium	30	30