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The Clue

Recurring metrical beat (5 letter answer)

The Answer

ICTUS

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Notes

The answer ICTUS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.

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Definition

ICTUS as a noun:

1. (seizure, ictus, raptus) = a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease; "he suffered an epileptic seizure"