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Why is 'C' shaped and used the way it is?
The letter 'C' traces its roots back to the Phoenician alphabet around 1000 BCE. The Phoenicians called it "Gimel". Originating from a picture of a camel, the Greeks adapted it into Gamma (Γ), which eventually flattened into the modern C.
Phoenician: Gimel (Meaning: Camel)
Original Symbol: 𐤂
Greek & Latin: Adapted into the modern shape.
Modern English: C
Understanding the origin of 'C' helps with spelling, pronunciation, and recognizing root words in modern English vocabulary.
Quick reference for C-words sorted by character count.
| Length | Common Words | Scrabble Point Value Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Letters | CAB | 3 - 6 pts |
| 4 Letters | CAAM, CABA, CALF, CARE | 4 - 8 pts |
| 5 Letters | CAABA, CAAMA, CABAA, CABAL | 5 - 10 pts |
| 6 Letters | CABAAN, CABACK, CABAHO, CABALA | 6 - 12 pts |
| 7 Letters | CAAMING, CAAPEBA, CABALAS, CABALIC | 7 - 14 pts |
| 8 Letters | CAATINGA, CABALISM, CABALIST, CABALLED | 8 - 16 pts |
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Common questions about words starting with C.
Take this 50-question quiz on words starting with C.
1. Which of the following is a common misspelling of 'cabalist'?
2. Which sentence uses Cabbagetown correctly?
3. Which phrase uses 'cabbalism' figuratively?
4. Which verb agrees with 'cabdriving' as the subject of a sentence?
5. What material is caba traditionally made from?
6. Which syllable of 'cabdriving' carries the primary stress?
7. Where does the primary stress fall in 'calf'?
8. Which word is the adjective form?
9. What is the original religious meaning of 'cabalist'?
10. What part of speech is the word 'caba'?
11. Which word is a direct synonym for 'cabalic'?
12. How is a perfect caber throw judged?
13. Which word means sent a message by wire?
14. What is the plural of 'cabbie'?
15. Cabernet Sauvignon was created by a natural crossing of which two grapes?
16. Which word belongs to the same '-headed' family as cabbageheaded?
17. Which is the correct plural spelling?
18. What does the adjective 'cabalistical' describe?
19. What does 'cabezons' mean?
20. Where do cabezons live?
21. Which spelling is correct?
22. Which agreement is correct?
23. In a religious context, what do cabalists study?
24. What is the correct plural form of 'caballo' in English?
25. Can you use 'caballer' to describe someone plotting a bank robbery alone?
26. Which phrase makes the most sense?
27. What step usually follows caaming in textile production?
28. Which relative word means a secret political clique?
29. Where does the primary stress fall in 'create'?
30. Where does the word caballeria originate?
31. What is the plural form of 'caballero'?
32. When referring strictly to Jewish mysticism, which spelling is often preferred?
33. Which sentence uses 'caama' correctly?
34. What does the word 'cabarets' originally stem from?
35. What does the word 'caball' mean?
36. Which two famous grapes belong to the cabernet family?
37. What is the plural of 'caber'?
38. Which sentence uses 'cabbler' most naturally?
39. 'We cabbed it home' means...
40. Which sentence uses 'cabals' correctly?
41. Which sentence uses 'courage' correctly?
42. Which sentence uses 'cabbaged' naturally?
43. Which word rhymes perfectly with the ending of 'cabdriving'?
44. Which of the following is a correct use of 'cabalistic'?
45. What does 'cabbalize' primarily mean?
46. Which sentence uses 'cabanas' grammatically correctly?
47. What must anglers never eat from cabezones?
48. How is 'cabecudo' anglicized in pronunciation?
49. Which spelling is now standard in most US references?
50. Which sentence uses 'cabaretier' correctly?
