The Clue
Telly's predecessor (8 letter answer)
The Answer
WIRELESS
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Notes
The answer WIRELESS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
WIRELESS as a noun:
1. (radio, radiocommunication, wireless) = medium for communication
2. transmission by radio waves
3. (radio receiver, receiving set, radio set, radio, tuner, wireless) = an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
4. (radio, wireless) = a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
WIRELESS as an adjective:
1. having no wires; "a wireless security system"