The Clue
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The Answer
RATHER
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The answer RATHER is uncommon, appearing about once every 400 puzzles.
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Definition
RATHER as an adverb:
1. (rather, instead) = on the contrary; "rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left"; "he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter"; "used English terms instead of Latin ones"
2. (rather, kind of, kinda, sort of) = to some (great or small) extent; "it was rather cold"; "the party was rather nice"; "the knife is rather dull"; "I rather regret that I cannot attend"; "He's rather good at playing the cello"; "he is kind of shy"
3. (preferably, sooner, rather) = more readily or willingly; "clean it well, preferably with warm water"; "I'd rather be in Philadelphia"; "I'd sooner die than give up"
4. (quite, rather) = to a degree (not used with a negative); "quite tasty"; "quite soon"; "quite ill"; "quite rich"