The Clue
Comes to a determination (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RESOLVES
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Notes
The answer RESOLVES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Decides
Definition
RESOLVE as a noun:
1. (resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolve, resolution) = the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"
2. (resolution, declaration, resolve) = a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
RESOLVE as a verb:
1. (decide, settle, resolve, adjudicate) = bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"; "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance"
2. (conclude, resolve) = reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
3. (purpose, resolve) = reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again"
4. (answer, resolve) = understand the meaning of; "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"
5. make clearly visible; "can this image be resolved?"
6. (resolve, solve) = find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x"
7. (dissolve, resolve, break up) = cause to go into a solution; "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water"