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The Clue
Dug up by the roots (7 letter answer)
The Answer
GRUBBED
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Notes
The answer GRUBBED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
GRUB as a verb:
1. (mooch, bum, cadge, grub, sponge) = ask for and get free; be a parasite
2. search about busily