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The Clue
Like some purchases (7 letter answer)
The Answer
PREPAID
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Notes
The answer PREPAID is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
PREPAY as a verb:
1. pay for something before receiving it
PREPAID as an adjective:
1. (postpaid, prepaid) = used especially of mail; paid in advance