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The Clue
Lingered past (9 letter answer)
The Answer
OUTSTAYED
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Notes
The answer OUTSTAYED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
OUTSTAY as a verb:
1. (overstay, outstay) = stay too long; "overstay or outstay one's welcome"
2. surpass in staying power; "They outstayed their competitors"