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The Clue

Blockade (7 letter answer)

The Answer

EMBARGO

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Notes

The answer EMBARGO is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.

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Definition

EMBARGO as a noun:

1. (embargo, trade embargo, trade stoppage) = a government order imposing a trade barrier

EMBARGO as a verb:

1. ban the publication of (documents), as for security or copyright reasons; "embargoed publications"
2. prevent commerce; "The U.S. embargoes Libya"