The Clue
Conversation (9 letter answer)
The Answer
DISCOURSE
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Notes
The answer DISCOURSE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
DISCOURSE as a noun:
1. extended verbal expression in speech or writing
2. (sermon, discourse, preaching) = an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
3. (discussion, treatment, discourse) = an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased"
DISCOURSE as a verb:
1. (discourse, talk about, discuss) = to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The article covered all the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'"
2. (converse, discourse) = carry on a conversation
3. (hold forth, discourse, dissertate) = talk at length and formally about a topic; "The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England"