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The Clue

Deterge (4 letter answer)

The Answer

LAVE

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Notes

The answer LAVE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.

Related Clues

Bathe
Clean
Cleanse
Rinse
Wash
Anagram for vale
Clean with water
Do ablutions
Flow against
Flow along
Perform an ablution
Wash up
Flow along or against

Definition

LAVE as a verb:

1. (lave, lap, wash) = wash or flow against; "the waves laved the shore"
2. (wash, lave) = cleanse (one's body) with soap and water
3. (wash up, lave) = wash one's face and hands; "She freshened up in the bathroom"