The Clue
Favored (8 letter answer)
The Answer
ESTEEMED
Tags
Notes
The answer ESTEEMED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
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Definition
ESTEEM as a verb:
1. (respect, esteem, value, prize, prise) = regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
2. (think of, repute, regard as, look upon, look on, esteem, take to be) = look on as or consider; "she looked on this affair as a joke"; "He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician"; "He is reputed to be intelligent"
ESTEEMED as an adjective:
1. (esteemed, honored, prestigious) = having an illustrious reputation; respected; "our esteemed leader"; "a prestigious author"