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The Clue

Scorn (7 letter answer)

The Answer

DISDAIN

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Notes

The answer DISDAIN is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Thumb one's nose at

Definition

DISDAIN as a noun:

1. (contempt, disdain, scorn, despite) = lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
2. (condescension, disdain, patronage) = a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

DISDAIN as a verb:

1. (contemn, despise, scorn, disdain) = look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"
2. (reject, spurn, freeze off, scorn, pooh-pooh, disdain, turn down) = reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances"