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
empathetically	29	29
empathic	19	19
empathically	27	27
emphatic	19	19
emphatically	27	27
emphysemic	26	26
empiric	16	16
empirical	19	19
empirically	24	24
empiricism	22	22
empiricisms	23	23
empiricist	19	19
empiricists	20	20
empirics	17	17
emplace	17	17
emplaced	19	19
emplacement	25	25
emplacements	26	26
emplaces	18	18
emplacing	22	22
empyemic	22	22
emulsification	26	26
emulsifications	27	27
enact	9	9
enacted	12	12