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How do you spell Playwright?

Correct spelling

playwright

Think wheelwright, not playwrite - a wright builds things, including plays.

Why is playwright spelled this way?

WRIGHT not WRITE. A playwright is a play-wright, someone who wrights (constructs) plays, just as a wheelwright builds wheels.

Common misspellings of playwright

playwriteplay-writeplaywryteplayright

Example

Shakespeare was the most famous playwright in English literature.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell playwright?+
The correct spelling is "playwright". Think wheelwright, not playwrite - a wright builds things, including plays.
Is it playwrite or playwright?+
The correct spelling is "playwright", not "playwrite".

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