The Clue
Direct (10 letter answer)
The Answer
FORTHRIGHT
Tags
Notes
The answer FORTHRIGHT is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
FORTHRIGHT as an adjective:
1. (blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder) = characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"
FORTHRIGHT as an adverb:
1. (squarely, forthrightly, forthright) = directly and without evasion; not roundabout; "to face a problem squarely"; "the responsibility lies squarely with them"; "spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point"