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The Clue
Help in a bind (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RECOURSE
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Notes
The answer RECOURSE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
RECOURSE as a noun:
1. (recourse, resort, refuge) = act of turning to for assistance; "have recourse to the courts"; "an appeal to his uncle was his last resort"
2. (recourse, refuge, resort) = something or someone turned to for assistance or security; "his only recourse was the police"; "took refuge in lying"