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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"