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letter to the editor

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.45 in modern English

Syllables
let-ter -to the ed-i-tor
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
5
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A letter written to a newspaper, magazine or other periodical, usually intended for publication, about issues of concern to readers.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

letters to the editor (plural) letters to editors (plural)

Phrases

letter column

Frequently Paired Words

letter column

Questions

What does letter to the editor mean?
A letter written to a newspaper, magazine or other periodical, usually intended for publication, about issues of concern to readers.

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