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The Clue

Defeated, in a way (5 letter answer)

The Answer

MATED

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Notes

The answer MATED is uncommon, appearing about once every 525 puzzles.

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Definition

MATE as a verb:

1. (copulate, mate, pair, couple) = make love; "Birds mate in the Spring"
2. (match, mate, couple, pair, twin) = bring two objects, ideas, or people together; "This fact is coupled to the other one"; "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"; "The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project"
3. (checkmate, mate) = place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game; "Kasparov checkmated his opponent after only a few moves"

MATED as an adjective:

1. mated sexually
2. (mated, paired) = used of gloves, socks, etc.
3. of or relating to a marriage partner