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The Clue

Overdue (10 letter answer)

The Answer

DELINQUENT

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Notes

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

Definition

DELINQUENT as a noun:

1. (delinquent, juvenile delinquent) = a young offender

DELINQUENT as an adjective:

1. guilty of a minor misdeed; "delinquent minors"
2. (derelict, delinquent, neglectful, remiss) = failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills"
3. persistently bad; "school for delinquent boys"
4. (delinquent, overdue) = past due; not paid at the scheduled time; "an overdue installment"; "a delinquent account"