Chronicle
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
A factual written account of important or historical events in the order they occurred. Can also be used as a verb meaning to record events systematically.
“The medieval chronicle documented the reigns of successive monarchs in meticulous detail.”
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Contains 'cle' ending and 'ch' beginning; watch for the 'chron' root pattern
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Worth 16 points; the 'ch' combination and 'c' provide good scoring opportunities
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