The Clue
Two before X (4 letter answer)
The Answer
VIII
Tags
Notes
The answer VIII is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.
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Definition
VIII as a noun:
1. (eight, 8, VIII, eighter, eighter from Decatur, octad, ogdoad, octonary, octet) = the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
VIII as an adjective:
1. (eight, 8, viii) = being one more than seven