Certain period of exploration Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

EXPLORATION (noun)
1. to travel for the purpose of discovery
2. a careful systematic search
CERTAIN (adjective)
1. having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
2. certain to occur; destined or inevitable

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