Answer:

heroines

AnswerCrossword Clue
HEROINESFemale protagonists
HEROINESParts for stars
HEROINESJane Eyre and V.I. Warshawski
HEROINESThelma and Louise, e.g.
HEROINESNightingale and others
HEROINESWomen of distinction
HEROINESProtagonists of novels.
HEROINESPlayers of leading roles.
HEROINESBarbara Frietchie and others.
HEROINESLigeia and Lenore, e.g.
HEROINESPauline and Nancy Drew
HEROINESJuliet and Cordelia
HEROINESLeading ladies
HEROINESPitcher, Nightingale et al.
HEROINESAnna Karenina and others
HEROINESBatgirl and Wonder Woman
HEROINESMain female characters