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The Clue

Encomium (7 letter answer)

The Answer

TRIBUTE

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Notes

The answer TRIBUTE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.

Related Clues

Compliment
Homage
Kind of tax
Reason for a medley, perhaps
Not one cent went for this

Definition

TRIBUTE as a noun:

1. (tribute, testimonial) = something given or done as an expression of esteem
2. payment by one nation for protection by another
3. (protection, tribute) = payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence; "every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection"