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The Clue
Alarm function (7 letter answer)
The Answer
AROUSAL
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Notes
The answer AROUSAL is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
Related Clues
Awakening
Excitation
Excitement
Stimulation
Act of bestirring
Act of waking
Opposite of depression
Alarm clock's accomplishment
Alarm clock's purpose
Kinsey Institute subject
Definition
AROUSAL as a noun:
1. (arousal, rousing) = the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"
2. a state of heightened physiological activity
3. awakening from sleep
4. (foreplay, arousal, stimulation) = mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse