The Clue
Coastal flooding factor (4 letter answer)
The Answer
TIDE
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Notes
The answer TIDE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
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Definition
TIDE as a noun:
1. the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
2. something that may increase or decrease (like the tides of the sea); "a rising tide of popular interest"
3. (tide, lunar time period) = there are usually two high and two low tides each day
TIDE as a verb:
1. (tide, surge) = rise or move forward; "surging waves"
2. cause to float with the tide
3. be carried with the tide