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The Clue

Protected, in a way (8 letter answer)

The Answer

PATENTED

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Notes

The answer PATENTED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

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Definition

PATENT as a verb:

1. obtain a patent for; "Should I patent this invention?"
2. grant rights to; grant a patent for
3. make open to sight or notice; "His behavior has patented an embarrassing fact about him"

PATENTED as an adjective:

1. (of devices and processes) protected by patent; "they are patented inventions"