Children

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Young human beings below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority. Plural of child.

“The children played happily in the school playground.”

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Irregular plural with 'child' root; 'ch' blend

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Worth 14 points; common word with good letter distribution

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