The Clue
Gave off (7 letter answer)
The Answer
EMITTED
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Notes
The answer EMITTED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
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Definition
EMIT as a verb:
1. (emit, breathe, pass off) = expel (gases or odors)
2. (emit, give out, give off) = give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.; "The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits"
3. (utter, emit, let out, let loose) = express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"