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The Clue

Travel guide, of a sort (7 letter answer)

The Answer

COMPASS

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Notes

The answer COMPASS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

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Definition

COMPASS as a noun:

1. navigational instrument for finding directions
2. (scope, range, reach, orbit, compass, ambit) = an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power"
3. (compass, range, reach, grasp) = the limit of capability; "within the compass of education"
4. drafting instrument used for drawing circles

COMPASS as a verb:

1. bring about; accomplish; "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"
2. (circumnavigate, compass) = travel around, either by plane or ship; "We compassed the earth"
3. (grok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, compass, apprehend) = get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"