Certain

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Completely sure or confident about something; having no doubt. It can also mean specific but not explicitly identified or stated.

“I am certain that I locked the door before leaving the house.”

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Contains -AIN ending pattern; watch for CERT- beginning

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Worth 9 points; common word with balanced letter distribution

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