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The Clue
Dragnet operation (9 letter answer)
The Answer
ROADBLOCK
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Notes
The answer ROADBLOCK is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
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Definition
ROADBLOCK as a noun:
1. (barrier, roadblock) = any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective; "intolerance is a barrier to understanding"
2. (roadblock, barricade) = a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.