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The Clue
Encompassed (7 letter answer)
The Answer
GIRDLED
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Notes
The answer GIRDLED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
GIRDLE as a verb:
1. (girdle, deaden) = cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients; "girdle the plant"
2. (girdle, gird) = put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins"