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The Clue

Practice lexicography (6 letter answer)

The Answer

DEFINE

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Notes

The answer DEFINE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.

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Definition

DEFINE as a verb:

1. give a definition for the meaning of a word; "Define `sadness'"
2. (specify, define, delineate, delimit, delimitate) = determine the essential quality of
3. determine the nature of; "What defines a good wine?"
4. (define, delineate) = show the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object"