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The Clue

Earth-shaped (6 letter answer)

The Answer

OBLATE

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Notes

The answer OBLATE is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.

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Definition

OBLATE as a noun:

1. a lay person dedicated to religious work or the religious life

OBLATE as an adjective:

1. (oblate, pumpkin-shaped) = having the equatorial diameter greater than the polar diameter; being flattened at the poles