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The Clue

Motion starter (8 letter answer)

The Answer

RESOLVED

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Notes

The answer RESOLVED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.

Related Clues

Determined
Cleared up
Made a decision
Motion's start

Definition

RESOLVE as a verb:

1. (decide, settle, resolve, adjudicate) = bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"; "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance"
2. (conclude, resolve) = reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
3. (purpose, resolve) = reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again"
4. (answer, resolve) = understand the meaning of; "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"
5. make clearly visible; "can this image be resolved?"
6. (resolve, solve) = find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x"
7. (dissolve, resolve, break up) = cause to go into a solution; "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water"

RESOLVED as an adjective:

1. (single-minded, resolved) = determined; "she was firmly resolved to be a doctor"; "single-minded in his determination to stop smoking"
2. (solved, resolved) = explained or answered; "mysteries solved and unsolved; problems resolved and unresolved"