The Clue
Check (4 letter answer)
The Answer
DAMP
Tags
Notes
The answer DAMP is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.
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Definition
DAMP as a noun:
1. (damp, dampness, moistness) = a slight wetness
DAMP as a verb:
1. (muffle, mute, dull, damp, dampen, tone down) = deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
2. restrain or discourage; "the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere"
3. (dampen, deaden, damp) = make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible; "muffle the message"
4. (dampen, damp, soften, weaken, break) = lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall"
DAMP as an adjective:
1. (damp, dampish, moist) = slightly wet; "clothes damp with perspiration"; "a moist breeze"; "eyes moist with tears"