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The Clue

Frozen, perhaps (6 letter answer)

The Answer

AFRAID

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Notes

The answer AFRAID is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.

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Definition

AFRAID as an adjective:

1. filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions"
2. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement; "I'm afraid I won't be able to come"; "he was afraid he would have to let her go"; "I'm afraid you're wrong"
3. feeling worry or concern or insecurity; "She was afraid that I might be embarrassed"; "terribly afraid of offending someone"; "I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict"
4. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness; "afraid of hard work"; "afraid to show emotion"