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
elegance	15	15
elegances	16	16
elegancies	17	17
elegancy	17	17
elegiac	13	13
elegiacal	16	16
elegiacally	21	21
elegiacs	14	14
elenchi	14	14
elenchic	18	18
elenchus	16	16
elenctic	16	16
elflock	19	19
elflocks	20	20
elicit	10	10
elicitation	16	16
elicitations	17	17
elicited	13	13
eliciting	16	16
elicitor	12	12
elicitors	13	13
elicits	11	11
elliptic	16	16
elliptical	19	19
elliptically	24	24