The Clue
Doesn't give up (8 letter answer)
The Answer
PERSISTS
Tags
Notes
The answer PERSISTS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Continues against all odds
Definition
PERSIST as a verb:
1. (prevail, persist, die hard, run, endure) = continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures"
2. (persevere, persist, hang in, hang on, hold on) = be persistent, refuse to stop; "he persisted to call me every night"; "The child persisted and kept asking questions"
3. (persist, remain, stay) = stay behind; "The smell stayed in the room"; "The hostility remained long after they made up"