Theme
5 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A central topic, subject, or underlying message in a work or discussion.
“The theme of the novel was love conquering all.”
Pronunciation
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/θiːm/
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TH start with double E pattern to remember.
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Worth 10 points; H is valuable at 4 points.
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