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MACULAE

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The answer MACULAE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

Related Clues

Spots; stains

Definition

MACULA as a noun:

1. (sunspot, macula) = a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
2. (macula, macula lutea, macular area, yellow spot) = a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
3. (macule, macula) = a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases