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The Clue
One in 1800 resulted in a tie (8 letter answer)
The Answer
ELECTION
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Notes
The answer ELECTION is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Important event: Nov. 4, 1980
Definition
ELECTION as a noun:
1. a vote to select the winner of a position or political office; "the results of the election will be announced tonight"
2. the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice; "her election of medicine as a profession"
3. the status or fact of being elected; "they celebrated his election"
4. the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)