The Clue
Cutthroat (6 letter answer)
The Answer
FIERCE
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Notes
The answer FIERCE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
FIERCE as an adjective:
1. (ferocious, fierce, furious, savage) = marked by extreme and violent energy; "a ferocious beating"; "fierce fighting"; "a furious battle"
2. (fierce, tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happy) = marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions"
3. (cutthroat, fierce, bowelless) = ruthless in competition; "cutthroat competition"; "bowelless readiness to take advantage"
4. (boisterous, fierce, rough) = violently agitated and turbulent; "boisterous winds and waves"; "the fierce thunders roar me their music"- Ezra Pound; "rough weather"; "rough seas"