The Clue
Classic perfume (4 letter answer)
The Answer
TABU
Tags
Notes
The answer TABU is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.
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Ban
Banned
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Prohibition
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Banned: Var.
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Forbidden: Var.
No-no
Not authorized
Off-limits
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Popular cologne
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Prohibition: Var.
Verboten: Var.
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No-no: Var.
Off-limits: Var.
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Don't do it: Var.
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Fragrance name that's forbidden-sounding
More than frowned upon: Var.
Definition
TABU as a noun:
1. (taboo, tabu) = a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
2. (taboo, tabu) = an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
TABU as an adjective:
1. (taboo, tabu) = forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
2. (forbidden, out, prohibited, proscribed, taboo, tabu, verboten) = excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"