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elusive

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Difficult to find, catch, achieve, or define.

A satisfying ending remained elusive through several drafts.
Dictionary practice example.
An elusive silver token keeps the tabletop puzzle team searching because its location changes whenever a player rotates the outer ring.
From Obstacles and Endings.
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