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The Clue
Used a cupel (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ASSAYED
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Notes
The answer ASSAYED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
Related Clues
Analyzed
Tested
Made a chemical analysis
Definition
ASSAY as a verb:
1. analyze (chemical substances)
2. (try, seek, attempt, essay, assay) = make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"