The Clue
Auto repair shop inventory (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SPARKS
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Notes
The answer SPARKS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Definition
SPARK as a noun:
1. (flicker, spark, glint) = a momentary flash of light
2. (sparkle, twinkle, spark, light) = merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"
3. (discharge, spark, arc, electric arc, electric discharge) = electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
4. a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger; "a spark of interest"; "a spark of decency"
5. (Spark, Muriel Spark, Dame Muriel Spark, Muriel Sarah Spark) = Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)
6. a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
SPARK as a verb:
1. (trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off, touch off) = put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
2. (spark, sparkle) = emit or produce sparks; "A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark"