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The Clue
Laments (8 letter answer)
The Answer
DEPLORES
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The answer DEPLORES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
DEPLORE as a verb:
1. express strong disapproval of; "We deplore the government's treatment of political prisoners"
2. (deplore, lament, bewail, bemoan) = regret strongly; "I deplore this hostile action"; "we lamented the loss of benefits"