The Clue
Apr. 16, 1983 (3 letter answer)
The Answer
SAT
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Notes
The answer SAT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 50 puzzles.
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Definition
SAT as a noun:
1. (Saturday, Sabbatum, Sat) = the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
SIT as a verb:
1. (sit, sit down) = be seated
2. sit around, often unused; "The object sat in the corner"
3. (sit down, sit) = take a seat
4. be in session; "When does the court of law sit?"
5. (model, pose, sit, posture) = assume a posture as for artistic purposes; "We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often"
6. (ride, sit) = sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions; "She never sat a horse!"; "Did you ever ride a camel?"; "The girl liked to drive the young mare"
7. (baby-sit, sit) = work or act as a baby-sitter; "I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do"
8. (seat, sit, sit down) = show to a seat; assign a seat for; "The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith"