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The Clue
Matter of life and death (7 letter answer)
The Answer
URGENCY
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Notes
The answer URGENCY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
Related Clues
Imperativeness
Insistence
Pressure
Need for speed
Definition
URGENCY as a noun:
1. the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
2. pressing importance requiring speedy action; "the urgency of his need"
3. an urgent situation calling for prompt action; "I'll be there, barring any urgencies"; "they departed hurriedly because of some great urgency in their affairs"
4. (importunity, urgency, urging) = insistent solicitation and entreaty; "his importunity left me no alternative but to agree"