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The Clue
Happens (6 letter answer)
The Answer
OCCURS
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Notes
The answer OCCURS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Befalls
Becomes apparent (to)
Takes place
Definition
OCCUR as a verb:
1. (happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, pass, fall out, come about, take place) = come to pass; "What is happening?"; "The meeting took place off without an incidence"; "Nothing occurred that seemed important"
2. (occur, come) = come to one's mind; suggest itself; "It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary"; "A great idea then came to her"
3. to be found to exist; "sexism occurs in many workplaces"; "precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil"