The Clue
401(k), e.g. (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PLAN
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Notes
The answer PLAN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
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Definition
PLAN as a noun:
1. (plan, program, programme) = a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"
2. (design, plan) = an arrangement scheme; "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests"
3. (plan, architectural plan) = scale drawing of a structure; "the plans for City Hall were on file"
PLAN as a verb:
1. (plan, be after) = have the will and intention to carry out some action; "He plans to be in graduate school next year"; "The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion"
2. make plans for something; "He is planning a trip with his family"
3. (plan, project, contrive, design) = make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy"; "plan an attack"
4. (design, plan) = make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form; "design a better mousetrap"; "plan the new wing of the museum"