Carbon

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A chemical element that forms the basis of all organic compounds and life on Earth.

“Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere continue to rise.”

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Common letters with B which appears less frequently.

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Worth 10 points; B is worth 3 points.

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