Authentic
9 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Genuine, real, or true to its origins rather than copied or false. It describes something that is verified as legitimate and corresponds accurately to facts or an original source.
“The museum acquired an authentic medieval manuscript verified through carbon dating and expert analysis.”
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Three instances of the letter T and the valuable H are recognisable
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14 points; valuable for using H (4pts) and C (3pts) together
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