The Clue
Contrary one (4 letter answer)
The Answer
MARY
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Notes
The answer MARY is common and appears about once every 250 puzzles.
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Definition
MARY as a noun:
1. (Mary, Virgin Mary, The Virgin, Blessed Virgin, Madonna) = the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics