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The Clue
Struggles clumsily (9 letter answer)
The Answer
FLOUNDERS
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Notes
The answer FLOUNDERS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
FLOUNDER as a noun:
1. flesh of any of various American and European flatfish
2. any of various European and non-European marine flatfish
FLOUNDER as a verb:
1. (stagger, flounder) = walk with great difficulty; "He staggered along in the heavy snow"
2. behave awkwardly; have difficulties; "She is floundering in college"