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The Clue
Checked for fingerprints (6 letter answer)
The Answer
DUSTED
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Notes
The answer DUSTED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
DUST as a verb:
1. remove the dust from; "dust the cabinets"
2. rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape; "The artist dusted the charcoal drawing down to a faint image"
3. cover with a light dusting of a substance; "dust the bread with flour"
4. (scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse) = distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"