The Clue
1973 Gore Vidal political novel (4 letter answer)
The Answer
BURR
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Notes
The answer BURR is common and appears about once every 275 puzzles.
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Definition
BURR as a noun:
1. (bur, burr) = seed vessel having hooks or prickles
2. rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting
3. (Burr, Aaron Burr) = United States politician who served as vice president under Jefferson; he mortally wounded his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel and fled south (1756-1836)
4. rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece
5. (bur, burr) = small bit used in dentistry or surgery
BURR as a verb:
1. (bur, burr) = remove the burrs from