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The Clue

Begrudge (4 letter answer)

The Answer

ENVY

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Notes

The answer ENVY is common and appears about once every 275 puzzles.

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Definition

ENVY as a noun:

1. (envy, enviousness) = a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
2. (envy, invidia) = spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)

ENVY as a verb:

1. feel envious towards; admire enviously
2. (envy, begrudge) = be envious of; set one's heart on