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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. Where is the cabezon fish found?
2. In the Spanish colonial Philippines, what was a cabecera?
3. Which dictionary label best fits 'cabble'?
4. Which historical figure would most likely receive a caballeria?
5. Why is it spelled with two 'a's?
6. Where does the stress fall in 'cabbalahs'?
7. Which sentence uses caballeria correctly?
8. Which of the following sentences uses 'caballo' correctly?
9. Where does cabbageheadedness fit best?
10. Where does the primary stress fall in 'confidence'?
11. Which sentence uses 'cabalistically' correctly?
12. Which word is often confused with 'cabestro' because of its similar start?
13. Which of the following is a grammatically correct usage?
14. Which word is the person-noun of the family?
15. Which phrase would most likely appear in a news headline?
16. What does 'cabful' mean?
17. Which word is a direct synonym for 'cab'?
18. What does the word 'caapeba' literally mean in the Tupi language?
19. Where would you most likely see a caber toss?
20. Which word is the closest synonym to 'create' when talking about a new machine?
21. What is a cabellerote?
22. Why might a writer choose 'caballine' over 'horse-like' in a novel?
23. Where would you most likely see cabers being used?
24. Which sentence uses 'cabals' correctly?
25. Is 'change' (meaning coins) countable or uncountable?
26. Which sentence is WRONG?
27. Which word is the closest synonym for 'cabinet' in a home context?
28. Which word uses the same suffix as 'cabbagelike'?
29. Why might a writer choose the word 'cabas' instead of 'shopping bag'?
30. What is the traditional version of the cabasa made from?
31. What part of speech is the word 'cabaan'?
32. Where does the word 'Cabala' originate?
33. When would a writer most likely choose to use the spelling 'Caaba'?
34. Which syllable of 'cabdriving' carries the primary stress?
35. Which of the following is a synonym for caballeria?
36. What does the spelling 'cabda' represent?
37. What part of speech is 'caball'?
38. How many syllables does 'calculation' have?
39. Which sentence uses 'cabbalize' correctly?
40. What is a cabecudo?
41. What is a 'cab stand'?
42. Which familiar animal is the cabiai's closest relative?
43. Which preposition usually follows 'caballed' to indicate the target?
44. What is a primary physical feature of the caama?
45. Which sentence uses 'cabassou' grammatically correctly?
46. What part of speech is 'cab' in the sentence: 'I took a cab to the airport'?
47. What is the plural 'cabbalahs' used for?
48. Which text stands at the center of cabbala?
49. Which word refers specifically to wild American horses?
50. What does the Spanish ending '-ote' in 'cabellerote' do?
