The Clue
Gains (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ATTAINS
Tags
Notes
The answer ATTAINS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
Related Clues
Achieves
Reaches
Realizes
Secures
Accomplishes a goal
Gains through effort
Definition
ATTAIN as a verb:
1. (achieve, accomplish, attain, reach) = to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks"
2. (reach, hit, attain) = reach a point in time, or a certain state or level; "The thermometer hit 100 degrees"; "This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour"
3. (fall upon, strike, come upon, light upon, chance upon, come across, chance on, happen upon, attain, discover) = find unexpectedly; "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake"
4. (reach, make, attain, hit, arrive at, gain) = reach a destination, either real or abstract; "We hit Detroit by noon"; "The water reached the doorstep"; "We barely made it to the finish line"; "I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts"