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The Clue
Astringent (7 letter answer)
The Answer
STYPTIC
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Notes
The answer STYPTIC is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
STYPTIC as a noun:
1. (astringent, astringent drug, styptic) = a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
STYPTIC as an adjective:
1. (styptic, hemostatic) = tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels