The Clue
Reinforced (6 letter answer)
The Answer
BRACED
Tags
Notes
The answer BRACED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
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Definition
BRACE as a verb:
1. (brace, poise) = prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
2. (brace, steady, stabilize, stabilise) = support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
3. support by bracing
4. (stimulate, arouse, brace, energize, energise, perk up) = cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
BRACED as an adjective:
1. positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger; "he stood to attention with his shoulders braced"
2. (braced, buttressed) = held up by braces or buttresses