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The Answer
PERSUADED
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The answer PERSUADED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
PERSUADE as a verb:
1. (carry, persuade, sway) = win approval or support for; "Carry all before one"; "His speech did not sway the voters"
2. cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm; "You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!"