The Clue
Scarce (7 letter answer)
The Answer
LIMITED
Tags
Notes
The answer LIMITED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
Related Clues
Circumscribed
Finite
Restricted
Definition
LIMITED as a noun:
1. (express, limited) = public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops; "he caught the express to New York"
LIMIT as a verb:
1. (restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle) = place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
2. (limit, circumscribe, confine) = restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
3. (specify, set, determine, fix, limit) = decide upon or fix definitely; "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters"
LIMITED as an adjective:
1. small in range or scope; "limited war"; "a limited success"; "a limited circle of friends"
2. (circumscribed, limited) = subject to limits or subjected to limits
3. including only a part
4. (limited, modified) = mediocre
5. not excessive
6. (limited, special) = having a specific function or scope; "a special (or specific) role in the mission"
7. not unlimited; "a limited list of choices"