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The Clue
Strived to equal (8 letter answer)
The Answer
EMULATED
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Notes
The answer EMULATED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Rivaled successfully
Tried to equal or excel
Tried to equal or surpass
Definition
EMULATE as a verb:
1. strive to equal or match, especially by imitating; "He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister"
2. imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software
3. compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with; "This artist's drawings cannot emulate his water colors"