The Clue
Bounces (8 letter answer)
The Answer
DRIBBLES
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Notes
The answer DRIBBLES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
DRIBBLE as a noun:
1. (drip, trickle, dribble) = flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; "there's a drip through the roof"
2. (drool, dribble, drivel, slobber) = saliva spilling from the mouth
3. (dribble, dribbling) = the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
DRIBBLE as a verb:
1. (trickle, dribble, filter) = run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream; "water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose"; "reports began to dribble in"
2. (dribble, drip, drop) = let or cause to fall in drops; "dribble oil into the mixture"
3. (dribble, carry) = propel, "Carry the ball"; "dribble the ball"
4. (drivel, drool, slabber, slaver, slobber, dribble) = let saliva drivel from the mouth; "The baby drooled"