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The Clue

Rest (6 letter answer)

The Answer

REPOSE

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Notes

The answer REPOSE is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.

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Definition

REPOSE as a noun:

1. (rest, ease, repose, relaxation) = freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"
2. (peace, peacefulness, peace of mind, repose, serenity, heartsease, ataraxis) = the absence of mental stress or anxiety
3. (repose, quiet, placidity, serenity, tranquillity, tranquility) = a disposition free from stress or emotion

REPOSE as a verb:

1. put or confide something in a person or thing; "These philosophers reposed the law in the people"
2. (rest, reside, repose) = be inherent or innate in;
3. lie when dead; "Mao reposes in his mausoleum"
4. (recumb, repose, recline) = lean in a comfortable resting position; "He was reposing on the couch"
5. (lay, put down, repose) = put in a horizontal position; "lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"
6. to put something (eg trust) in something; "The nation reposed its confidence in the King"