The Clue
Carson or Griffin (4 letter answer)
The Answer
HOST
Tags
Notes
The answer HOST is seen frequently, appearing about once every 150 puzzles.
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Definition
HOST as a noun:
1. a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
2. (horde, host, legion) = a vast multitude
3. an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
4. (master of ceremonies, emcee, host) = a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
5. (host, legion) = archaic terms for army
6. any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event; "Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games"
7. (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
8. (host, innkeeper, boniface) = the owner or manager of an inn
9. a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
10. (server, host) = (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
HOST as a verb:
1. be the host of or for; "We hosted 4 couples last night"