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The Clue
Graphite element (6 letter answer)
The Answer
CARBON
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The answer CARBON is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
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Definition
CARBON as a noun:
1. (carbon, C, atomic number 6) = an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
2. (carbon paper, carbon) = a thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance (often containing carbon); used to transfer characters from the original to an under sheet of paper
3. (carbon, carbon copy) = a copy made with carbon paper