The Clue
Search for gold (8 letter answer)
The Answer
PROSPECT
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Notes
The answer PROSPECT is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
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Broad view
Potential client
Partly developed mine
Definition
PROSPECT as a noun:
1. (prospect, chance) = the possibility of future success; "his prospects as a writer are excellent"
2. (expectation, outlook, prospect) = belief about (or mental picture of) the future
3. (candidate, prospect) = someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
4. (view, aspect, prospect, scene, vista, panorama) = the visual percept of a region; "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views"
5. (prognosis, prospect, medical prognosis) = a prediction of the course of a disease
PROSPECT as a verb:
1. search for something desirable; "prospect a job"
2. explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals