Children’s book character who suffers from acute literalism Crossword Clue

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LITERALISM (noun)
1. a disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense
2. the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature
CHARACTER (noun)
1. a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person’s qualifications and dependability
2. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
CHARACTER (verb)
1. engrave or inscribe characters on

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