The Clue
Answer (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RESPONSE
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Notes
The answer RESPONSE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
RESPONSE as a noun:
1. a result; "this situation developed in response to events in Africa"
2. (reaction, response) = a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some foregoing stimulus or agent; "a bad reaction to the medicine"; "his responses have slowed with age"
3. (answer, reply, response) = a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics"
4. (reception, response) = the manner in which something is greeted; "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"
5. a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister
6. (reply, response) = the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply"