The Clue
Computer pointer (5 letter answer)
The Answer
MOUSE
Tags
Notes
The answer MOUSE is common and appears about once every 325 puzzles.
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Definition
MOUSE as a noun:
1. any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
2. (shiner, black eye, mouse) = a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
3. person who is quiet or timid
4. (mouse, computer mouse) = a hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad; on the bottom of the device is a ball that rolls on the surface of the pad; "a mouse takes much more room than a trackball"
MOUSE as a verb:
1. (sneak, mouse, creep, pussyfoot) = to go stealthily or furtively; "..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house"
2. manipulate the mouse of a computer