The Clue
Bore (9 letter answer)
The Answer
PENETRATE
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Notes
The answer PENETRATE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
PENETRATE as a verb:
1. (penetrate, perforate) = pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; "The bullet penetrated her chest"
2. (penetrate, fathom, bottom) = come to understand
3. (click, get through, dawn, come home, get across, sink in, penetrate, fall into place) = become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions; "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"; "she was penetrated with sorrow"
4. (infiltrate, penetrate) = enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members; "The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor"
5. make one's way deeper into or through; "The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest"
6. insert the penis into the vagina or anus of; "Did the molester penetrate the child?"
7. (permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle) = spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"