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The Clue

Methodical (5 letter answer)

The Answer

EXACT

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Notes

The answer EXACT is uncommon, appearing about once every 475 puzzles.

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Definition

EXACT as a verb:

1. (demand, exact) = claim as due or just; "The bank demanded payment of the loan"
2. (claim, take, exact) = take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs; "the accident claimed three lives"; "The hard work took its toll on her"

EXACT as an adjective:

1. marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact; "an exact mind"; "an exact copy"; "hit the exact center of the target"
2. (accurate, exact, precise) = (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct; "a precise image"; "a precise measurement"