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The Clue
Part of a bridge auction (7 letter answer)
The Answer
OVERBID
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Notes
The answer OVERBID is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
OVERBID as a noun:
1. a bid that is higher than preceding bids
2. (overbid, overcall) = (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand)
OVERBID as a verb:
1. to bid for more tricks than one can expect to win,
2. bid more than the object is worth