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The Clue
Formed a posse, e.g. (7 letter answer)
The Answer
DEPUTED
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Notes
The answer DEPUTED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
DEPUTE as a verb:
1. (delegate, depute) = transfer power to someone
2. (depute, deputize, deputise) = appoint as a substitute
3. (delegate, designate, depute, assign) = give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)