Answer: heroines

AnswerCrossword Clue
HEROINESPauline and Nancy Drew
heroineswoman admired for brave deeds, noble qualities, etc.
heroinesthe main female character in a story, play, etc.
heroinesHEROINE, a brave woman
HEROINESMain female characters
HEROINESBatgirl and Wonder Woman
HEROINESAnna Karenina and others
HEROINESPitcher, Nightingale et al.
HEROINESLeading ladies
HEROINESJuliet and Cordelia
HEROINESFemale protagonists
HEROINESLigeia and Lenore, e.g.
HEROINESBarbara Frietchie and others.
HEROINESPlayers of leading roles.
HEROINESProtagonists of novels.
HEROINESWomen of distinction
HEROINESNightingale and others
HEROINESThelma and Louise, e.g.
HEROINESJane Eyre and V.I. Warshawski
HEROINESParts for stars