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
enciphering	23	23
encipherment	25	25
encipherments	26	26
enciphers	18	18
encircle	16	16
encircled	18	18
encirclement	24	24
encirclements	25	25
encircles	17	17
encircling	21	21
enclasp	15	15
enclasped	18	18
enclasping	21	21
enclasps	16	16
enclave	16	16
enclaved	18	18
enclaves	17	17
enclaving	21	21
enclitic	16	16
enclitics	17	17
enclose	12	12
enclosed	14	14
encloser	13	13
enclosers	14	14
encloses	13	13