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The Clue
In a ponderous way (7 letter answer)
The Answer
HEAVILY
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Notes
The answer HEAVILY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
HEAVILY as an adverb:
1. (heavily, to a great extent) = to a considerable degree; "he relied heavily on others' data"
2. in a heavy-footed manner; "he walked heavily up the three flights to his room"
3. with great force; "she hit her arm heavily against the wall"
4. in a manner designed for heavy duty; "a heavily constructed car"; "heavily armed"
5. (heavy, heavily) = slowly as if burdened by much weight; "time hung heavy on their hands"
6. (heavily, intemperately, hard) = indulging excessively; "he drank heavily"