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The Clue

Subtracted (8 letter answer)

The Answer

DEDUCTED

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Notes

The answer DEDUCTED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

Definition

DEDUCT as a verb:

1. (subtract, deduct, take off) = make a subtraction
2. (withhold, deduct, recoup) = retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer is withholding taxes"
3. (deduce, infer, deduct, derive) = reason by deduction; establish by deduction