Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
"No ___!" (7 letter answer)
The Answer
PROBLEM
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Notes
The answer PROBLEM is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
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Definition
PROBLEM as a noun:
1. (problem, job) = a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved; "she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog"
2. (trouble, problem) = a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"
3. a question raised for consideration or solution; "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"