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The Clue
Strong curse (8 letter answer)
The Answer
ANATHEMA
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Notes
The answer ANATHEMA is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
Related Clues
Curse
Damned one
Execration
Imprecation
Malediction
Bête noire
Ecclesiastical ban
Object of loathing
Something detested
It's not wanted
Definition
ANATHEMA as a noun:
1. (anathema, bete noire) = a detested person; "he is an anathema to me"
2. a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication