The Clue
Brewer's base (4 letter answer)
The Answer
HOPS
Tags
Notes
The answer HOPS is common and appears about once every 325 puzzles.
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Definition
HOPS as a noun:
1. (hop, hops) = twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
HOP as a noun:
1. the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
2. (hop, hops) = twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
3. (hop, record hop) = an informal dance where popular music is played
HOP as a verb:
1. (hop, skip, hop-skip) = jump lightly
2. move quickly from one place to another
3. travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.; "She hopped a train to Chicago"; "He hopped rides all over the country"
4. make a quick trip especially by air; "Hop the Pacific Ocean"
5. jump across; "He hopped the bush"
6. make a jump forward or upward