The Clue
Be noncommital on an issue (8 letter answer)
The Answer
STRADDLE
Tags
Notes
The answer STRADDLE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
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Definition
STRADDLE as a noun:
1. a noncommittal or equivocal position
2. a gymnastic exercise performed with a leg on either side of the parallel bars
3. (straddle, span) = the act of sitting or standing astride
4. the option to buy or sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date; consists of an equal number of put and call options
STRADDLE as a verb:
1. sit or stand astride of
2. (range, straddle) = range or extend over; occupy a certain area; "The plants straddle the entire state"
3. be noncommittal