Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Biographical item (6 letter answer)
The Answer
MEMOIR
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Notes
The answer MEMOIR is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
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Definition
MEMOIR as a noun:
1. an account of the author's personal experiences
2. an essay on a scientific or scholarly topic