The Clue
Saved, as one's strength (9 letter answer)
The Answer
CONSERVED
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Notes
The answer CONSERVED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
CONSERVE as a verb:
1. keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change; "Energy is conserved in this process"
2. (conserve, preserve, maintain, keep up) = keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up the building"; "children must be taught to conserve our national heritage"; "The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts"
3. (conserve, husband, economize, economise) = use cautiously and frugally; "I try to economize my spare time"; "conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit"
4. preserve with sugar; "Mom always conserved the strawberries we grew in the backyard"
CONSERVED as an adjective:
1. protected from harm or loss