The Clue
Bounty (6 letter answer)
The Answer
REWARD
Tags
Notes
The answer REWARD is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.
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Wanted poster word
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Definition
REWARD as a noun:
1. (wages, reward, payoff) = a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing; "the wages of sin is death"; "virtue is its own reward"
2. payment made in return for a service rendered
3. (reward, reinforcement) = an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
4. the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
5. (advantage, reward) = benefit resulting from some event or action; "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity"
REWARD as a verb:
1. (honor, honour, reward) = bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
2. (reinforce, reward) = strengthen and support with rewards; "Let's reinforce good behavior"
3. (reward, repay, pay back) = act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions