The Clue
A match for the sword (3 letter answer)
The Answer
PEN
Tags
Notes
The answer PEN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
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Word with bull or fountain
Word with cow or bull
Place that's "up the river"
Some folks are in it for life
Definition
PEN as a noun:
1. a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
2. an enclosure for confining livestock
3. (playpen, pen) = a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play
4. (penitentiary, pen) = a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
5. female swan
PEN as a verb:
1. (write, compose, pen, indite) = produce a literary work; "She composed a poem"; "He wrote four novels"