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The Clue
Confidently held (7 letter answer)
The Answer
AVERRED
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Notes
The answer AVERRED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Affirmed
Asserted
Declared
Maintained
Stated
Swore
Made an affirmation
Stated positively
Definition
AVER as a verb:
1. (allege, aver, say) = report or maintain; "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "He said it was too late to intervene in the war"; "The registrar says that I owe the school money"
2. (affirm, verify, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear) = to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"