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The Clue

Abused (10 letter answer)

The Answer

MALTREATED

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Notes

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

Definition

MALTREAT as a verb:

1. (mistreat, maltreat, abuse, ill-use, step, ill-treat) = treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"

MALTREATED as an adjective:

1. (abused, ill-treated, maltreated, mistreated) = subjected to cruel treatment; "an abused wife"