The Clue
Placed properly (9 letter answer)
The Answer
BELONGING
Tags
Notes
The answer BELONGING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
BELONGING as a noun:
1. happiness felt in a secure relationship; "with his classmates he felt a sense of belonging"
BELONG as a verb:
1. be owned by; be in the possession of; "This book belongs to me"
2. (dwell, consist, lie, belong, lie in) = originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
3. be suitable or acceptable; "This student somehow doesn't belong"
4. (belong, go) = be in the right place or situation; "Where do these books belong?"; "Let's put health care where it belongs--under the control of the government"; "Where do these books go?"
5. be classified with; "The whales belong among the mammals"