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The Clue
Commission's task (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ENQUIRY
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Notes
The answer ENQUIRY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
ENQUIRY as a noun:
1. (question, inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation) = an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"
2. (inquiry, enquiry, research) = a search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received"
3. (inquiry, enquiry) = a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest