GRAMMAR CRIMES DIVISION

The letter “C” is unnecessary but refuses to leave. Legacy alphabet privilege.

✗ FAKE
The letter C comes from the Latin alphabet, derived from Greek gamma, and it's used for sounds such as 'k' and 's'. It does serve a purpose in English spelling.

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