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The Clue
Big guns, for short (4 letter answer)
The Answer
VIPS
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Notes
The answer VIPS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.
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Definition
VIP as a noun:
1. (very important person, VIP, high-up, dignitary, panjandrum, high muckamuck) = an important or influential (and often overbearing) person