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Updated June 2026
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.”
/tʃɑːlz/
Contains -ES ending; watch for the CHARL- opening pattern
Worth 12 points; proper nouns are typically not allowed in standard play
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