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
embolismic	23	23
embouchure	23	23
embouchures	24	24
embrace	16	16
embraceable	24	24
embraced	18	18
embracement	24	24
embracements	25	25
embraceor	18	18
embraceors	19	19
embracer	17	17
embraceries	20	20
embracers	18	18
embracery	20	20
embraces	17	17
embracing	21	21
embracingly	26	26
embracive	22	22
embrocation	21	21
embrocations	22	22
embryogenetic	27	27
embryogenic	25	25
embryological	28	28
embryologically	33	33
embryonic	21	21