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The Clue
Tenon's complement (7 letter answer)
The Answer
MORTISE
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Notes
The answer MORTISE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
MORTISE as a noun:
1. (mortise, mortice) = a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint
MORTISE as a verb:
1. (mortise, mortice) = cut a hole for a tenon in
2. (mortice, mortise) = join by a tenon and mortise