The Clue
Eccentricity (4 letter answer)
The Answer
KINK
Tags
Notes
The answer KINK is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
Related Clues
Cramp
Flaw
Idiosyncrasy
Imperfection
Quirk
Twist
Hose problem
Knot or cramp
Neck problem
Odd notion
Tight curl
Twist, as in a chain
Possibly a pain in the neck
Definition
KINK as a noun:
1. (crick, kink, rick, wrick) = a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
2. (kink, twist, twirl) = a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
3. a person with unusual sexual tastes
4. an eccentric idea
5. a difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation; "there are still a few kinks to iron out"
KINK as a verb:
1. (crimp, crape, frizzle, frizz, kink up, kink) = curl tightly; "crimp hair"
2. (curl, curve, kink) = form a curl, curve, or kink; "the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"