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The Clue
Blunt turndown (6 letter answer)
The Answer
REBUFF
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Notes
The answer REBUFF is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Blunt refusal
Say no to
Definition
REBUFF as a noun:
1. (rebuff, slight) = a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
2. (rebuff, snub, repulse) = an instance of driving away or warding off
REBUFF as a verb:
1. (rebuff, snub, repel) = reject outright and bluntly; "She snubbed his proposal"
2. (repel, repulse, fight off, rebuff, drive back) = force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"