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The Clue
Purify ceremonially (8 letter answer)
The Answer
LUSTRATE
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Notes
The answer LUSTRATE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
LUSTRATE as a verb:
1. purify by means of a ritual; also used in post-Communist countries to refer to the political cleansing of former officials