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The Clue

Infer (6 letter answer)

The Answer

DERIVE

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Notes

The answer DERIVE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.

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Definition

DERIVE as a verb:

1. (deduce, infer, deduct, derive) = reason by deduction; establish by deduction
2. (derive, gain) = obtain; "derive pleasure from one's garden"
3. come from; "The present name derives from an older form"
4. (derive, educe) = develop or evolve from a latent or potential state
5. (derive, come, descend) = come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example; "She was descended from an old Italian noble family"; "he comes from humble origins"