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Why is 'K' shaped and used the way it is?
The letter 'K' traces its roots back to the Phoenician alphabet around 1000 BCE. The Phoenicians called it "Kaph". Depicted an open palm. It passed through Greek (Kappa) into Latin, though it was largely replaced by C in early Latin.
Phoenician: Kaph (Meaning: Palm of Hand)
Original Symbol: 𐤊
Greek & Latin: Adapted into the modern shape.
Modern English: K
Understanding the origin of 'K' helps with spelling, pronunciation, and recognizing root words in modern English vocabulary.
Quick reference for K-words sorted by character count.
| Length | Common Words | Scrabble Point Value Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Letters | KAB, KAE, KAF, KEY | 3 - 6 pts |
| 4 Letters | KAAS, KABS, KADI, KADU | 4 - 8 pts |
| 5 Letters | KAABA, KAAMA, KABAB, KABAR | 5 - 10 pts |
| 6 Letters | KABABS, KABAKA, KABALA, KABARD | 6 - 12 pts |
| 7 Letters | KABAKAS, KABALAS, KABAYAS, KABBALA | 7 - 14 pts |
| 8 Letters | KABABISH, KABASSOU, KABBALAH, KABBALAS | 8 - 16 pts |
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Common questions about words starting with K.
Take this 50-question quiz on words starting with K.
1. The dialect word kadder names which bird?
2. What does the prefix ka- mean in the Zulu and Xhosa name kaDikane?
3. What part of speech is 'kaffiyehs'?
4. In which century did Kabbalah emerge as a distinct tradition?
5. In which century did the Kabirpanthi sect originate?
6. Which language family does the name 'Kabonga' originate from?
7. Where are you most likely to meet the word 'kados' today?
8. What is a common use for Kabuli chickpeas in Western cuisine?
9. Should 'Kabikis' always be capitalized?
10. Which is a common type of kabob in American cooking?
11. What is the growth habit of a kadsura plant?
12. What material is traditionally used to weave a Kabistan?
13. Which word is NOT an antonym of 'kabbeljaws'?
14. What part of speech is the word 'kaataplectic'?
15. Kedayan belongs to which language family branch?
16. How do Americans say 'kados'?
17. What was 'Kaffraria'?
18. What is a Live CD?
19. How is the word 'kabaragoya' correctly pronounced?
20. What is a kaffiyeh?
21. Which statement is true of Kadein as a surname?
22. What does the plural word kachinas refer to besides the spirits?
23. How long do mourners traditionally say Kaddish for a parent?
24. Who are the miko in kagura tradition?
25. Under which code does the gum appear as a food additive?
26. Which verb correctly completes the sentence: 'These kaftans ___ handmade.'?
27. Which article should you use before 'kabaya'?
28. Which word is the standard, formal plural of 'kabab'?
29. What was the capital of British Kaffraria?
30. What is the distinctive Kabiki makeup called?
31. If someone is described as a 'Kabuli,' where are they from?
32. In which country is Kabonga located?
33. The name 'kaferita' is an example of what word-formation?
34. Which gum is most easily confused with kadaya in trade talk?
35. What does the ending -im in 'kaddishim' signal?
36. Which meat form does kafta require?
37. What bird does 'kae' name?
38. What language family does the Kachin language belong to?
39. Which spelling rhymes with Nadine?
40. Which spelling is the most common in modern English?
41. Whose calendar is named Kadmi, or Qadimi?
42. Which sentence uses 'Kabaka' correctly?
43. When referring to the specific Jewish tradition, how should 'Kabala' be capitalized?
44. In South Africa, the word 'kaffir' is best described as...
45. How many syllables does 'kafta' have, and where is the stress?
46. How is the final syllable 'sou' in 'kabassou' pronounced?
47. What does 'kababish' mean when used as an adjective?
48. What is the stick used to hold a kabob called?
49. Choose the sentence that uses 'kadi' correctly.
50. What is a kados?
