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
encounter	15	15
encountered	18	18
encountering	21	21
encounters	16	16
encourage	16	16
encouraged	18	18
encouragement	24	24
encouragements	25	25
encourager	17	17
encouragers	18	18
encourages	17	17
encouraging	21	21
encouragingly	26	26
encrimson	17	17
encrimsoned	20	20
encrimsoning	23	23
encrimsons	18	18
encroach	17	17
encroached	20	20
encroacher	19	19
encroachers	20	20
encroaches	19	19
encroaching	23	23
encroachment	25	25
encroachments	26	26