The Clue
Like some modems (8 letter answer)
The Answer
EXTERNAL
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Notes
The answer EXTERNAL is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
Related Clues
Outer
On the outside
Definition
EXTERNAL as a noun:
1. outward features; "he enjoyed the solemn externals of religion"
EXTERNAL as an adjective:
1. happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface; "the external auditory canal"; "external pressures"
2. (external, extraneous, outside) = coming from the outside; "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups"
3. (external, international, outside) = from or between other countries; "external commerce"; "international trade"; "developing nations need outside help"
4. purely outward or superficial; "external composure"; "an external concern for reputation"- A.R.Gurney,Jr.