Cogency
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The quality of being clear, logically sound, and convincingly persuasive in argument or reasoning.
“The barrister's closing statement had a cogency that swayed even the most sceptical members of the jury.”
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co·gen·cy
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Ends in -ENCY with a COG- opening, the GE combination in the middle is worth targeting
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Worth 15 points, the Y at the end is useful for a final tile dump on a premium square
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