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The Clue
In a stubborn way (10 letter answer)
The Answer
CONTRARILY
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Notes
The answer CONTRARILY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
CONTRARILY as an adverb:
1. (perversely, contrarily, contrariwise) = in a contrary disobedient manner
2. (contrarily, to the contrary, contrariwise, on the contrary) = contrary to expectations; "he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"