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Updated June 2026
Quotes or references a source as evidence, or summons to appear in court.
“The researcher cites three studies to support her hypothesis.”
"Cites" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
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Shorter words formed from the letters in “cites”.
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