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The Clue
Burned midnight oil (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PORED
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Notes
The answer PORED is uncommon, appearing about once every 450 puzzles.
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Lucubrated
Scrutinized
Studied
Gazed earnestly
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Pondered intently
Read carefully
Read closely
Read studiously
Reflected deeply
Reflected on, with "over"
Scrutinized, with "over"
Studied in depth
Studied hard
Studied intently
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Like human skin
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Definition
PORE as a verb:
1. (concentrate, focus, center, centre, pore, rivet) = direct one's attention on something; "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"