The Clue
Quested (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SOUGHT
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The answer SOUGHT is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
SEEK as a verb:
1. try to get or reach; "seek a position"; "seek an education"; "seek happiness"
2. (search, seek, look for) = try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the missing man in the entire county"
3. (try, seek, attempt, essay, assay) = make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
4. go to or towards; "a liquid seeks its own level"
5. inquire for; "seek directions from a local"
SOUGHT as an adjective:
1. that is looked for; "the long sought relatives"
2. (sought, sought-after) = being searched for; "the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum"