The Clue
Bossed (9 letter answer)
The Answer
DOMINATED
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Notes
The answer DOMINATED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
DOMINATE as a verb:
1. (predominate, dominate, rule, reign, prevail) = be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
2. be in control; "Her husband completely dominates her"
3. (dominate, master) = have dominance or the power to defeat over; "Her pain completely mastered her"; "The methods can master the problems"
4. (dominate, command, overlook, overtop) = look down on; "The villa dominates the town"
DOMINATED as an adjective:
1. controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
2. (dominated, henpecked) = harassed by persistent nagging