The Clue
Down-and-out time? (3 letter answer)
The Answer
NAP
Tags
Notes
The answer NAP is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
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Definition
NAP as a noun:
1. (sleep, nap) = a period of time spent sleeping; "he felt better after a little sleep"; "there wasn't time for a nap"
2. a soft or fuzzy surface texture
3. (pile, nap) = the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave; "for uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction"
4. (nap, catnap, cat sleep, forty winks, short sleep, snooze) = sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
5. (Napoleon, nap) = a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes
NAP as a verb:
1. (nap, catnap, catch a wink) = take a siesta; "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour"