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APPRAISES
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The answer APPRAISES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
APPRAISE as a verb:
1. (measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value) = place a value on; judge the worth of something; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"
2. (survey, appraise) = consider in a comprehensive way; "He appraised the situation carefully before acting"