Cogent

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Of an argument or case, clear, logical, and convincingly well-reasoned in a way that is difficult to dispute.

“She made a cogent case for extending the deadline, citing three specific scheduling conflicts.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

co·gent

Related Words

Synonyms

compellingpersuasiveconvincing

Antonyms

weakunconvincingflawed

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -ENT, the G is moderately uncommon, six letters with two vowels, both in positions 2 and 5

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, hooks to COGENTLY, useful for placing C and G together and clearing the rack efficiently

Words Related to Cogent

Words you can make from Cogent

Shorter words formed from the letters in “cogent”.

cento conge conte contg oncet tecon cent cone cong cont cote ctge econ eton gent geon goen gone gote note once tone

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “cogent”.

cognate congest

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