Character
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual, or a person in a novel, play, or film. Can also refer to a printed or written letter or symbol.
“The protagonist's character developed significantly throughout the novel's narrative arc.”
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Contains 'acter' ending and 'ch' beginning; watch for the vowel distribution
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; the 'ch' combination and multiple vowels allow for flexible placement
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