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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"