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The Clue
Dividing fairly, say (9 letter answer)
The Answer
PRORATING
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Notes
The answer PRORATING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
PRORATE as a verb:
1. make a proportional settlement or distribution
2. divide or assess proportionally; "The rent was prorated for the rest of the month"