The Clue
Cause follower (6 letter answer)
The Answer
EFFECT
Tags
Notes
The answer EFFECT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
EFFECT as a noun:
1. (consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot) = a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
2. (impression, effect) = an outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting"
3. (effect, force) = (of a law) having legal validity; "the law is still in effect"
4. a symptom caused by an illness or a drug; "the effects of sleep loss"; "the effect of the anesthetic"
5. an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived); "he just did it for effect"
6. (effect, essence, burden, core, gist) = the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
EFFECT as a verb:
1. (effect, effectuate, set up) = produce; "The scientists set up a shock wave"
2. act so as to bring into existence; "effect a change"