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The Clue

Struggled (7 letter answer)

The Answer

STRIVEN

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Notes

The answer STRIVEN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.

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Definition

STRIVE as a verb:

1. (endeavor, endeavour, strive) = attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy"
2. (strive, reach, strain) = to exert much effort or energy; "straining our ears to hear"