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The Clue
Extends (9 letter answer)
The Answer
PROTRACTS
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Notes
The answer PROTRACTS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
PROTRACT as a verb:
1. (prolong, protract, extend, draw out) = lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer; "We prolonged our stay"; "She extended her visit by another day"; "The meeting was drawn out until midnight"