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MANDATORY
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The answer MANDATORY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
MANDATORY as a noun:
1. (mandatary, mandatory) = the recipient of a mandate
2. (mandate, mandatory) = a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves
MANDATORY as an adjective:
1. (compulsory, mandatory, required) = required by rule; "in most schools physical education is compulsory"; "attendance is mandatory"; "required reading"