letterset

noun
UK /ˈletəset/
US /ˈletərset/

A letterset is a group of letters that go together to make something.

The letterset 'c-a-t' makes the word cat.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A set of letters used for a game or puzzle.

We used the letterset to build as many words as we could.

3. A collection of letters printed or made for display.

The sign maker ordered a new letterset for the shop window.

4. The set of letters available in a particular font or type.

This old printing press has a limited letterset.