Definition of letter

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  • letter is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • letter is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • letter is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of letter

  • the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech (noun)

    Examples

    1. his grandmother taught him his letters

    Synonyms

    1. alphabetic character
    2. letter of the alphabet
  • an award earned by participation in a school sport (noun)

    Examples

    1. he won letters in three sports

    Synonyms

    1. varsity letter
  • a written message addressed to a person or organization (noun)

    Examples

    1. mailed an indignant letter to the editor

    Synonyms

    1. missive
  • a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention) (noun)

    Examples

    1. he followed instructions to the letter
    2. he obeyed the letter of the law
  • mark letters on or mark with letters (verb)
  • owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire (noun)
  • set down or print with letters (verb)
  • win an athletic letter (verb)

See definition of letter in Merriam Webster