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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
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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"