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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.
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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"