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The Clue
Score minus one (8 letter answer)
The Answer
NINETEEN
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Notes
The answer NINETEEN is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
NINETEEN as a noun:
1. (nineteen, 19, XIX) = the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
NINETEEN as an adjective:
1. (nineteen, 19, xix) = being one more than eighteen