Determination
13 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The quality of being firmly resolved or having a fixed purpose to achieve something. It also refers to the process of establishing or deciding something precisely.
“Her determination to succeed helped her overcome numerous obstacles.”
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Features 'ATION' ending with multiple common letters; watch for 'TERM' pattern
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Worth 18 points; good for using common tiles
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