The Clue
Abruptly calls off plans, say (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BAILS
Tags
Notes
The answer BAILS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
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Definition
BAIL as a noun:
1. (bail, bail bond, bond) = (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set bail at $10,000"; "a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman"
2. the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial); "he is out on bail"
BAIL as a verb:
1. release after a security has been paid
2. deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
3. secure the release of (someone) by providing security
4. empty (a vessel) by bailing
5. remove (water) from a vessel with a container