The Clue
Center of a sink (5 letter answer)
The Answer
DRAIN
Tags
Notes
The answer DRAIN is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
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Definition
DRAIN as a noun:
1. (drain, drainage) = emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
2. tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
3. (drain, drainpipe, waste pipe) = a pipe through which liquid is carried away
4. a gradual depletion of energy or resources; "a drain on resources"; "a drain of young talent by emigration"
DRAIN as a verb:
1. (drain, run out) = flow off gradually; "The rain water drains into this big vat"
2. deplete of resources; "The exercise class drains me of energy"
3. empty of liquid; drain the liquid from; "We drained the oil tank"
4. (enfeeble, debilitate, drain) = make weak; "Life in the camp drained him"