Literature
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Written works, especially those considered to have superior or lasting artistic merit. Books, poetry, plays, and other writings valued for quality of form, emotional effect, and enduring significance.
“Victorian literature explored themes of industrialisation, morality, and social reform.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈlɪt.ə.rə.t͡ʃə(r)/
Syllables
lit·er·a·ture
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10-letter academic term with -URE suffix; contains four E's and two T's
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; good for using multiple common vowels together
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