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The Clue

Drill, for one (4 letter answer)

The Answer

TOOL

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Notes

The answer TOOL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.

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Definition

TOOL as a noun:

1. an implement used in the practice of a vocation
2. (instrument, tool) = the means whereby some act is accomplished; "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"; "science has given us new tools to fight disease"
3. (creature, tool, puppet) = a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else
4. (cock, prick, dick, shaft, pecker, peter, tool, putz) = obscene terms for penis

TOOL as a verb:

1. drive; "The convertible tooled down the street"
2. (joyride, tool, tool around) = ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it; "We tooled down the street"
3. furnish with tools
4. work with a tool