The Clue
Advocate strongly (4 letter answer)
The Answer
URGE
Tags
Notes
The answer URGE is very common and appears about once every 47 puzzles.
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Definition
URGE as a noun:
1. (urge, impulse) = an instinctive motive; "profound religious impulses"
2. (urge, itch) = a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?"
URGE as a verb:
1. (urge, urge on, press, exhort) = force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies"
2. (recommend, urge, advocate) = push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"
3. (cheer, inspire, urge, barrack, urge on, exhort, pep up) = urge on or encourage especially by shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"