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letter

noun

a written message addressed to a person or organization; "mailed an indignant letter to the editor"
Synonyms: missive
the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech; "his grandmother taught him his letters"
Synonyms: alphabetic character, letter of the alphabet
a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention); "he followed instructions to the letter"; "he obeyed the letter of the law"
an award earned by participation in a school sport; "he won letters in three sports"
Synonyms: varsity letter
owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire

verb