The Clue
Convict hastily (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RAILROAD
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Notes
The answer RAILROAD is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
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Definition
RAILROAD as a noun:
1. (railway, railroad, railroad line, railway line, railway system) = line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
2. (railroad track, railroad, railway) = a line of track providing a runway for wheels; "he walked along the railroad track"
RAILROAD as a verb:
1. (dragoon, sandbag, railroad) = compel by coercion, threats, or crude means; "They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone"
2. supply with railroad lines; "railroad the West"
3. transport by railroad