Charles
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A masculine given name of Germanic origin meaning 'free man'. It has been borne by many European monarchs and remains a popular name.
“Charles III became King of the United Kingdom in 2022.”
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namegiven name
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Contains -ES ending; watch for the CHARL- opening pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; proper nouns are typically not allowed in standard play
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