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Updated June 2026
Of the highest degree, quality, or importance, or largest in size or amount. The superlative form of great, indicating the most extreme or excellent.
“Many consider Shakespeare to be the greatest playwright in the English language.”
/ˈɡreɪtɛst/
great·est
Contains EST superlative ending with double E - GREAT root
Worth 9 points; EST ending allows superlative formation from adjectives
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