The Clue
Disperse (7 letter answer)
The Answer
SCATTER
Tags
Notes
The answer SCATTER is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
Related Clues
Strew
Break up
Strew about
Go in different directions
Not stay together
Definition
SCATTER as a noun:
1. (scatter, spread) = a haphazard distribution in all directions
2. (scatter, scattering, strewing) = the act of scattering
SCATTER as a verb:
1. (disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter) = to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
2. (disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out) = move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";
3. (scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse) = distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
4. sow by scattering; "scatter seeds"
5. (break up, disperse, scatter) = cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles"
6. (spread, scatter, spread out) = strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"