The Clue
Ardor (4 letter answer)
The Answer
GLOW
Tags
Notes
The answer GLOW is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
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Definition
GLOW as a noun:
1. (freshness, glow) = an alert and refreshed state
2. (luminescence, glow) = light from nonthermal sources
3. (incandescence, glow) = the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
4. a feeling of considerable warmth; "the glow of new love"; "a glow of regret"
5. a steady even light without flames
6. (radiance, glow, glowing) = the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
7. (gleam, gleaming, glow, lambency) = an appearance of reflected light
GLOW as a verb:
1. emit a steady even light without flames; "The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden"
2. (glow, beam, radiate, shine) = have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
3. (burn, glow) = shine intensely, as if with heat; "The coals were glowing in the dark"; "The candles were burning"
4. be exuberant or high-spirited; "Make the people's hearts glow"
5. (glow, beam, radiate, shine) = experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion; "She was beaming with joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness"