The Clue
Offset (14 letter answer)
The Answer
COUNTERBALANCE
Tags
Notes
The answer COUNTERBALANCE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
COUNTERBALANCE as a noun:
1. (counterweight, counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser) = a weight that balances another weight
2. (balance, equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalance) = equality of distribution
3. (counterbalance, offset) = a compensating equivalent
COUNTERBALANCE as a verb:
1. (compensate, counterbalance, correct, make up, even out, even off, even up) = adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"
2. (oppose, counterbalance) = oppose with equal weight or force
3. (counteract, countervail, neutralize, counterbalance) = oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"