The Clue
Excerpts (8 letter answer)
The Answer
PASSAGES
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Notes
The answer PASSAGES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
PASSAGE as a noun:
1. (passage, transition) = the act of passing from one state or place to the next
2. a section of text; particularly a section of medium length
3. a way through or along which someone or something may pass
4. (enactment, passage) = the passing of a law by a legislative body
5. (passage, transit) = a journey usually by ship; "the outward passage took 10 days"
6. (passage, musical passage) = a short section of a musical composition
7. (passage, passageway) = a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass; "the nasal passages"
8. (passage, passing) = a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another; "the passage of air from the lungs"; "the passing of flatus"
9. (passing, passage) = the motion of one object relative to another; "stellar passings can perturb the orbits of comets"
10. (passage, handing over) = the act of passing something to another person