The Clue
Cry from one using a hammer (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SOLD
Tags
Notes
The answer SOLD is seen frequently, appearing about once every 170 puzzles.
Related Clues
Auctioned
Betrayed
Convinced
"Deal!"
Disposed of
Hawked
Marketed
Auctioned off
Auctioneer's word
___ down the river
Gained acceptance for
Got money for
Gung-ho (on)
Property sign
Realtor's "Eureka!"
Realtor's sign
Shout from the block
Word on a tag
Antique show sign
Auctioneer's closing word
Deal-consummating word
Did a cobbler's job*
Gavel wielder's word
Sale-tag word
Cry after the rap of a hammer
Definition
SELL as a verb:
1. exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent; "He sold his house in January"; "She sells her body to survive and support her drug habit"
2. be sold at a certain price or in a certain way; "These books sell like hot cakes"
3. (deal, sell, trade) = do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood; "She deals in gold"; "The brothers sell shoes"
4. persuade somebody to accept something; "The French try to sell us their image as great lovers"
5. give up for a price or reward; "She sold her principles for a successful career"
6. (betray, sell) = deliver to an enemy by treachery; "Judas sold Jesus"; "The spy betrayed his country"
7. be approved of or gain acceptance; "The new idea sold well in certain circles"
8. be responsible for the sale of; "All her publicity sold the products"
SOLD as an adjective:
1. disposed of to a purchaser; "this merchandise is sold"