The Clue
Veteran (8 letter answer)
The Answer
SEASONED
Tags
Notes
The answer SEASONED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
SEASON as a verb:
1. (season, flavor, flavour) = lend flavor to; "Season the chicken breast after roasting it"
2. (season, harden) = make fit; "This trip will season even the hardiest traveller"
3. (temper, season, mollify) = make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate; "she tempered her criticism"
SEASONED as an adjective:
1. aged or processed; "seasoned wood"
2. (seasoned, veteran) = rendered competent through trial and experience; "troops seasoned in combat"; "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer"