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The Answer
ATTEMPTED
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The answer ATTEMPTED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
ATTEMPT as a verb:
1. (try, seek, attempt, essay, assay) = make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
2. (undertake, set about, attempt) = enter upon an activity or enterprise
ATTEMPTED as an adjective:
1. tried unsuccessfully; "attempted murder"