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The Clue

Basker's objective, perhaps (3 letter answer)

The Answer

TAN

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Notes

The answer TAN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.

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Definition

TAN as a noun:

1. (tan, suntan, sunburn, burn) = a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
2. (tan, topaz) = a light brown the color of topaz
3. (tangent, tan) = ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle

TAN as a verb:

1. treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather
2. (tan, bronze) = get a tan, from wind or sun

TAN as an adjective:

1. of a light yellowish-brown color