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The Clue
Acknowledged, but just barely (7 letter answer)
The Answer
GRUNTED
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Notes
The answer GRUNTED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
GRUNT as a verb:
1. issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise; "He grunted his reluctant approval"