# Why do we need the letter K?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-need-the-letter-k/412501>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [July 20, 2007, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-need-the-letter-k/412501 "2007-07-20T05:40:59Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 31, 2007, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-need-the-letter-k/412501/61 "2007-07-31T11:46:28Z")

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[QUOTE=guizot]  
Well, then, please insert the appropriate term while I wash my socks. Thank you.  
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How would we spell ‘snark’ without the letter ‘k’? ‘Snarque’ just doesn’t quite do it.

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