The Clue
Shut out (8 letter answer)
The Answer
DEBARRED
Tags
Notes
The answer DEBARRED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Excluded
Definition
DEBAR as a verb:
1. (suspend, debar) = bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.
2. (debar, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off) = prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
3. (bar, debar, exclude) = prevent from entering; keep out; "He was barred from membership in the club"