The Clue
3, 4 or 5 on a golf course (3 letter answer)
The Answer
PAR
Tags
Notes
The answer PAR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
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Definition
PAR as a noun:
1. (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course; "a par-5 hole"; "par for this course is 72"
2. (equality, equivalence, equation, par) = a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best"
PAR as a verb:
1. make a score (on a hole) equal to par