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The Clue

Strews (8 letter answer)

The Answer

SCATTERS

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Notes

The answer SCATTERS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

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Definition

SCATTER as a noun:

1. (scatter, spread) = a haphazard distribution in all directions
2. (scatter, scattering, strewing) = the act of scattering

SCATTER as a verb:

1. (disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter) = to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
2. (disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out) = move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";
3. (scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse) = distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
4. sow by scattering; "scatter seeds"
5. (break up, disperse, scatter) = cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles"
6. (spread, scatter, spread out) = strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"