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The Clue
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The Answer
PIPELINES
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Notes
The answer PIPELINES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
PIPELINE as a noun:
1. (grapevine, pipeline, word of mouth) = gossip spread by spoken communication; "the news of their affair was spread by word of mouth"
2. (pipeline, line) = a pipe used to transport liquids or gases; "a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport"