The Clue
Achromatic (7 letter answer)
The Answer
NEUTRAL
Tags
Notes
The answer NEUTRAL is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
NEUTRAL as a noun:
1. one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute
NEUTRAL as an adjective:
1. neither moral nor immoral; neither good nor evil, right nor wrong
2. (impersonal, neutral) = having no personal preference; "impersonal criticism"; "a neutral observer"
3. (inert, indifferent, neutral) = having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive; "inert matter"; "an indifferent chemical in a reaction"
4. not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest
5. (neutral, electroneutral) = having no net electric charge; not electrified
6. of something that is lacking hue; "neutral colors like back or white"
7. possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics
8. lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics; "a neutral personality that made no impression whatever"