The Clue
Avaricious (8 letter answer)
The Answer
GRASPING
Tags
Notes
The answer GRASPING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Comprehending
Definition
GRASPING as a noun:
1. understanding with difficulty; "the lecture was beyond his most strenuous graspings"
2. (grasping, taking hold, seizing, prehension) = the act of gripping something firmly with the hands
GRASP as a verb:
1. (grasp, hold on) = hold firmly
2. (grok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, compass, apprehend) = get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
GRASPING as an adjective:
1. (avaricious, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy, prehensile) = immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth; "they are avaricious and will do anything for money"; "casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields"; "a grasping old miser"; "grasping commercialism"; "greedy for money and power"; "grew richer and greedier"; "prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees"