The Clue
Cursory (6 letter answer)
The Answer
RUSHED
Tags
Notes
The answer RUSHED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Hasty
Hurried
In a hurry
Unleisurely
Blitzed, in football
Wooed for a frat
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Definition
RUSH as a verb:
1. (rush, hotfoot, hasten, hie, speed, race, pelt along, rush along, cannonball along, bucket along, belt along) = step on it; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street"
2. attack suddenly
3. (rush, hurry) = urge to an unnatural speed; "Don't rush me, please!"
4. (rush, hasten, hurry, look sharp, festinate) = act or move at high speed; "We have to rush!"; "hurry--it's late!"
5. run with the ball, in football
6. (race, rush) = cause to move fast or to rush or race; "The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze"
7. (induce, stimulate, rush, hasten) = cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
RUSHED as an adjective:
1. (rush, rushed) = done under pressure; "a rush job"