The Clue
Zetetic (7 letter answer)
The Answer
SEEKING
Tags
Notes
The answer SEEKING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
SEEKING as a noun:
1. (quest, seeking) = the act of searching for something; "a quest for diamonds"
2. an attempt to acquire or gain something
SEEK as a verb:
1. try to get or reach; "seek a position"; "seek an education"; "seek happiness"
2. (search, seek, look for) = try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the missing man in the entire county"
3. (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"
4. go to or towards; "a liquid seeks its own level"
5. inquire for; "seek directions from a local"
SEEKING as an adjective:
1. trying to obtain; "profit-seeking producers"; "people seeking happiness"