Not as common Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, January 27, 2003 · 22-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between March 1995 and January 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 27, 2003 · 22-Down · 5 letters
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not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness; "a rare word"; "rare books"
adjective
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