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The Clue

Insult or injury (7 letter answer)

The Answer

OFFENSE

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Notes

The answer OFFENSE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.

Related Clues

Transgression
Umbrage
Violation
Side with the ball
Something to play
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Definition

OFFENSE as a noun:

1. (discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity) = a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
2. (umbrage, offense, offence) = a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question"
3. (misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infraction, offence, offense, violation, infringement) = a crime less serious than a felony
4. (offense, offence) = the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
5. (offense, offence, offensive) = the action of attacking an enemy