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The Clue

Took to a higher court (8 letter answer)

The Answer

APPEALED

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Notes

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

Related Clues

Was attractive (to)
Went to a higher court

Definition

APPEAL as a verb:

1. take a court case to a higher court for review; "He was found guilty but appealed immediately"
2. (appeal, invoke) = request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection; "appeal to somebody for help"; "Invoke God in times of trouble"
3. (attract, appeal) = be attractive to; "The idea of a vacation appeals to me"; "The beautiful garden attracted many people"
4. challenge (a decision); "She appealed the verdict"
5. (invoke, appeal) = cite as an authority; resort to; "He invoked the law that would save him"; "I appealed to the law of 1900"; "She invoked an ancient law"