The Clue
Coal stratum (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SEAM
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Notes
The answer SEAM is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Definition
SEAM as a noun:
1. joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
2. (wrinkle, furrow, crease, crinkle, seam, line) = a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; "his face has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles"
3. (seam, bed) = a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit; "he worked in the coal beds"
SEAM as a verb:
1. put together with a seam; "seam a dress"