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The Clue

L. Barrymore or Purdom (8 letter answer)

The Answer

RASPUTIN

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Notes

The answer RASPUTIN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.

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Definition

RASPUTIN as a noun:

1. (Rasputin, Grigori Efimovich Rasputin) = Siberian peasant monk who was religious advisor in the court of Nicholas II; was assassinated by Russian noblemen who feared that his debauchery would weaken the monarchy (1872-1916)