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The Clue
Was important (8 letter answer)
The Answer
MATTERED
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Notes
The answer MATTERED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Was of consequence
Definition
MATTER as a verb:
1. (count, matter, weigh) = have weight; have import, carry weight; "It does not matter much"