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The Clue
Long-suffering (7 letter answer)
The Answer
PATIENT
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Notes
The answer PATIENT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Definition
PATIENT as a noun:
1. a person who requires medical care; "the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly"
2. (affected role, patient role, patient) = the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
PATIENT as an adjective:
1. enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance; "a patient smile"; "was patient with the children"; "an exact and patient scientist"; "please be patient"
2. enduring without protest or complaint