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The Clue
Got an earful, in a way (9 letter answer)
The Answer
OVERHEARD
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Notes
The answer OVERHEARD is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
OVERHEAR as a verb:
1. (catch, take in, overhear) = hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers; "We overheard the conversation at the next table"