The Clue
Deflected, as a question (7 letter answer)
The Answer
PARRIED
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Notes
The answer PARRIED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
PARRY as a verb:
1. (parry, block, deflect) = impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
2. (hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, parry, elude, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep) = avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"