The Clue
Control (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SWAY
Tags
Notes
The answer SWAY is common and appears about once every 275 puzzles.
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Definition
SWAY as a noun:
1. controlling influence
2. (rock, careen, sway, tilt) = pitching dangerously to one side
SWAY as a verb:
1. (rock, sway, shake) = move back and forth or sideways; "the ship was rocking"; "the tall building swayed"; "She rocked back and forth on her feet"
2. (swing, sway) = move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; "He swung back"
3. (carry, persuade, sway) = win approval or support for; "Carry all before one"; "His speech did not sway the voters"
4. (rock, sway) = cause to move back and forth; "rock the cradle"; "rock the baby"; "the wind swayed the trees gently"