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The Clue
Trigonometric function (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SECANT
Tags
Notes
The answer SECANT is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
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Definition
SECANT as a noun:
1. a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points
2. (secant, sec) = ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle