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EXAMINED

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

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Definition

EXAMINE as a verb:

1. (analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas) = consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives"
2. (examine, see) = observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect; "The customs agent examined the baggage"; "I must see your passport before you can enter the country"
3. (probe, examine) = question or examine thoroughly and closely
4. question closely
5. (test, prove, try, try out, examine, essay) = put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"