The Clue
In a row (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ALIGNED
Tags
Notes
The answer ALIGNED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.
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Straight
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Neatened, in a way
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Definition
ALIGN as a verb:
1. (align, aline, line up, adjust) = place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight; "align the car with the curb"; "align the sheets of paper on the table"
2. align with; be or come into adjustment
3. (align, array) = align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
4. (align, ordinate, coordinate) = bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation; "align the wheels of my car"; "ordinate similar parts"
ALIGNED as an adjective:
1. brought into agreement or cooperation on the side of a faction, party, or cause
2. in a straight line; "pearly teeth evenly aligned"