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Updated June 2026
The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand. The degree to which something is related or useful to what is being discussed or done.
“The research findings have direct relevance to current public health policies.”
/ˈrɛl.ɪ.vən(t)s/
rel·e·vance
Contains 'RELEV' root and '-ANCE' ending; watch for double 'E'
Worth 14 points; 'V' and 'C' create strong scoring opportunities
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