The Clue
Bit of wicker (4 letter answer)
The Answer
TWIG
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Notes
The answer TWIG is uncommon, appearing about once every 400 puzzles.
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Definition
TWIG as a noun:
1. (branchlet, twig, sprig) = a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
TWIG as a verb:
1. branch out in a twiglike manner; "The lightning bolt twigged in several directions"
2. (catch on, get wise, get onto, tumble, latch on, cotton on, twig, get it) = understand, usually after some initial difficulty; "She didn't know what her classmates were plotting but finally caught on"