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Hint 1Meaning
A word that has the same linguistic derivation as another word, and often a similar meaning.
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Hint 2Synonyms
Synonyms for COGNATE include AKIN (4 letters), LIKE (4 letters), SAME (4 letters). Does one of these fit the number of letters you need? Check any crossing letters to see if it works in your grid.
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Hint 3Best answers
Possible answers to the crossword clue COGNATE include AKIN (4 letters), LIKE (4 letters), SAME (4 letters). Compare these suggestions with the number of squares and any crossing letters in your puzzle.