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The Clue
Most widespread (6 letter answer)
The Answer
RIFEST
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Notes
The answer RIFEST is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Least scarce
Most abundant
Definition
RIFE as an adjective:
1. (prevailing, prevalent, rife) = encountered generally especially at the present time; "the prevailing opinion was that a trade war could be averted"; "the most prevalent religion in our area"; "speculation concerning the books author was rife"
2. (overabundant, plethoric, rife) = excessively abundant