Telenovelas are a type of drama originating from Latin America. They are typically characterized by melodramatic plots, romantic relationships, and often feature a villain. Telenovelas typically run for several months and have a finite ending. The term 'telenovelas' is derived from the combination of the words 'TELEVISION' and 'novelas', which translates to 'TELEVISION novel'. The crossword solution DRAMAS is an appropriate term to describe telenovelas, as they are a form of dramatic TELEVISION programming.