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The Clue
Fascinate (8 letter answer)
The Answer
TRANSFIX
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Notes
The answer TRANSFIX is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
TRANSFIX as a verb:
1. (fascinate, transfix, grip, spellbind) = to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
2. (transfix, impale, empale, spike) = pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"