The Clue
Spread through (9 letter answer)
The Answer
PERMEATED
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Notes
The answer PERMEATED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Diffused through
Definition
PERMEATE as a verb:
1. (permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle) = spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"
2. (percolate, sink in, permeate, filter) = pass through; "Water permeates sand easily"
3. (interpenetrate, permeate) = penetrate mutually or be interlocked; "The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot"
PERMEATED as an adjective:
1. occurring throughout; "her poems are permeated with sorrow"