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The Clue
Use wrongly (8 letter answer)
The Answer
MISAPPLY
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Notes
The answer MISAPPLY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
MISAPPLY as a verb:
1. (misapply, misuse) = apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly; "The words are misapplied in this context"; "You are misapplying the name of this religious group"