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The Answer

SESQUIPEDALIAN

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

Definition

SESQUIPEDALIAN as a noun:

1. (sesquipedalian, sesquipedalia) = a very long word (a foot and a half long)

SESQUIPEDALIAN as an adjective:

1. given to the overuse of long words; "sesquipedalian orators"; "this sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money"
2. (polysyllabic, sesquipedalian) = (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables; "sesquipedalian technical terms"