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
ecstatics	15	15
ectases	10	10
ectasis	10	10
ectatic	13	13
ecthyma	17	17
ecthymata	19	19
ectoderm	15	15
ectodermal	18	18
ectoderms	16	16
ectogene	14	14
ectogenes	15	15
ectomere	14	14
ectomeres	15	15
ectomorph	20	20
ectomorphic	25	25
ectomorphs	21	21
ectoparasite	18	18
ectoparasites	19	19
ectoparasitic	22	22
ectopia	13	13
ectopias	14	14
ectopic	16	16
ectopically	24	24
ectoplasm	19	19
ectoplasmic	24	24