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The Clue

Contemptible (6 letter answer)

The Answer

SCURVY

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Notes

The answer SCURVY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

Definition

SCURVY as a noun:

1. (scurvy, scorbutus) = a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

SCURVY as an adjective:

1. (abject, low, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy) = of the most contemptible kind; "abject cowardice"; "a low stunt to pull"; "a low-down sneak"; "his miserable treatment of his family"; "You miserable skunk!"; "a scummy rabble"; "a scurvy trick"