The Clue
Welcome word on death row (8 letter answer)
The Answer
REPRIEVE
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Notes
The answer REPRIEVE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
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Definition
REPRIEVE as a noun:
1. (reprieve, respite) = a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
2. (suspension, respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatement) = an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
3. a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
4. (reprieve, respite) = the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
REPRIEVE as a verb:
1. (reprieve, respite) = postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
2. relieve temporarily