The Clue
Come out on top (7 letter answer)
The Answer
PREVAIL
Tags
Notes
The answer PREVAIL is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Reign
Succeed
Triumph
Be successful
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Definition
PREVAIL 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. (prevail, hold, obtain) = be valid, applicable, or true; "This theory still holds"
3. (prevail, persist, die hard, run, endure) = continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures"
4. (prevail, triumph) = prove superior; "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"
5. use persuasion successfully; "He prevailed upon her to visit his parents"