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The Clue

Dive (6 letter answer)

The Answer

PLUNGE

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Notes

The answer PLUNGE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.

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Definition

PLUNGE as a noun:

1. (dip, plunge) = a brief swim in water
2. a steep and rapid fall

PLUNGE as a verb:

1. (immerse, plunge) = thrust or throw into; "Immerse yourself in hot water"
2. (dive, plunge, plunk) = drop steeply; "the stock market plunged"
3. dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity; "She plunged at it eagerly"
4. (plunge, launch) = begin with vigor; "He launched into a long diatribe"; "She plunged into a dangerous adventure"
5. (plunge, immerse) = cause to be immersed; "The professor plunged his students into the study of the Italian text"
6. (plunge, dump) = fall abruptly; "It plunged to the bottom of the well"
7. (dunk, dip, souse, plunge, douse) = immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate; "dip the garment into the cleaning solution"; "dip the brush into the paint"
8. (steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up) = engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his studies"