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The Clue
Provisional (9 letter answer)
The Answer
TENTATIVE
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Notes
The answer TENTATIVE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
Related Clues
Uncertain
Full of hedges
Not final
Definition
TENTATIVE as an adjective:
1. (probationary, provisional, provisionary, tentative) = under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon; "probationary employees"; "a provisional government"; "just a tentative schedule"
2. (doubtful, tentative) = unsettled in mind or opinion; "drew a few tentative conclusions"