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The Clue
Contrary (8 letter answer)
The Answer
PERVERSE
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Notes
The answer PERVERSE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
PERVERSE as an adjective:
1. marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict; "took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans"
2. (contrary, obstinate, perverse, wayward) = resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior"
3. (depraved, immoral, perverse, perverted, reprobate) = marked by immorality; deviating from what is considered right or proper or good; "depraved criminals"; "a perverted sense of loyalty"; "the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat"