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The Clue

"A Tale of Two Cities" ender? (10 letter answer)

The Answer

GUILLOTINE

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Notes

The answer GUILLOTINE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Definition

GUILLOTINE as a noun:

1. (closure by compartment, guillotine) = closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill
2. instrument of execution that consists of a weighted blade between two vertical poles; used for beheading people

GUILLOTINE as a verb:

1. kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine; "The French guillotined many Vietnamese while they occupied the country"