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The Clue
Down-to-earth (9 letter answer)
The Answer
REALISTIC
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Notes
The answer REALISTIC is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
REALISTIC as an adjective:
1. aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are; "a realistic description"; "a realistic view of the possibilities"; "a realistic appraisal of our chances"; "the actors tried to create a realistic portrayal of the Africans"
2. (naturalistic, realistic) = representing what is real; not abstract or ideal; "realistic portraiture"; "a realistic novel"; "in naturalistic colors"; "the school of naturalistic writers"
3. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism; "a realistic system of thought"