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The Clue
One cause of absence (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ILLNESS
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Notes
The answer ILLNESS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Definition
ILLNESS as a noun:
1. (illness, unwellness, malady, sickness) = impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism