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The Clue
Bribed, as a public official (6 letter answer)
The Answer
BOUGHT
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Notes
The answer BOUGHT is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
BUY as a verb:
1. (buy, purchase) = obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store"
2. (bribe, corrupt, buy, grease one's palms) = make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought"
3. acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange; "She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work"
4. accept as true; "I can't buy this story"
5. be worth or be capable of buying; "This sum will buy you a ride on the train"