The Clue
In need of exorcism (9 letter answer)
The Answer
POSSESSED
Tags
Notes
The answer POSSESSED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
POSSESS as a verb:
1. have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill; "he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East"
2. (own, have, possess) = have ownership or possession of; "He owns three houses in Florida"; "How many cars does she have?"
3. enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas; "What possessed you to buy this house?"; "A terrible rage possessed her"
POSSESSED as an adjective:
1. (obsessed, possessed) = influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion; "by love possessed"
2. (amuck, amok, berserk, demoniac, demoniacal, possessed) = in a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a demon; "the soldier was completely amuck"; "berserk with grief"; "a berserk worker smashing windows"