The Clue
Becomes inattentive, with "out" (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ZONES
Tags
Notes
The answer ZONES is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.
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Thinks about nothing, with "out"
Definition
ZONE as a noun:
1. a circumscribed geographical region characterized by some distinctive features
2. (zone, geographical zone) = any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude
3. an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
4. (zone, zona) = (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure
ZONE as a verb:
1. (zone, district) = regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns
2. (partition, zone) = separate or apportion into sections; "partition a room off"