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The Clue

Ovate (8 letter answer)

The Answer

ELLIPTIC

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Notes

The answer ELLIPTIC is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

Definition

ELLIPTIC as an adjective:

1. of a leaf shape; in the form of an ellipse
2. (egg-shaped, elliptic, elliptical, oval, oval-shaped, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate) = rounded like an egg
3. (elliptic, elliptical) = characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements; "the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints"; "the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor