The Clue
Habitual ritual (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ROUTINE
Tags
Notes
The answer ROUTINE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
ROUTINE as a noun:
1. (routine, modus operandi) = an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
2. (act, routine, number, turn, bit) = a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"
3. (routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure, function) = a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
ROUTINE as an adjective:
1. occurring at fixed times or predictable intervals; "made her routine trip to the store"
2. (everyday, mundane, quotidian, routine, unremarkable, workaday) = found in the ordinary course of events; "a placid everyday scene"; "it was a routine day"; "there's nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute"- Anita Diamant