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Updated June 2026
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.”
Features 'ATION' ending with multiple common letters; watch for 'TERM' pattern
Worth 18 points; good for using common tiles
Shorter words formed from the letters in “determination”.
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