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The Clue

Off course (6 letter answer)

The Answer

AFIELD

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Notes

The answer AFIELD is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

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Definition

AFIELD as an adverb:

1. (afield, abroad) = far away from home or one's usual surroundings; "looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R.A.Hall
2. in or into a field (especially a field of battle); "the armies were afield, challenging the enemy's advance"; "unlawful to carry hunting rifles afield until the season opens"
3. off the subject; beyond the point at issue; "such digressions can lead us too far afield"