Certain something Crossword Clue

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XFACTOR

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(noun)
1. an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
2. a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CERTAIN (adjective)
1. having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
2. certain to occur; destined or inevitable
SOMETHING (noun)
1. An indeterminate or unknown event.
2. A substance or material thing, unknown indeterminate or not specified.

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

XFACTOR
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