The Clue
Christmas debris (6 letter answer)
The Answer
NEEDLE
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Notes
The answer NEEDLE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
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Definition
NEEDLE as a noun:
1. (acerate leaf, needle) = as the leaf of a conifer
2. a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
3. a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
4. (phonograph needle, needle) = a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record
NEEDLE as a verb:
1. (needle, goad) = goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
2. prick with a needle