The Clue
Electric power network (4 letter answer)
The Answer
GRID
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Notes
The answer GRID is common and appears about once every 300 puzzles.
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Definition
GRID as a noun:
1. (power system, power grid, grid) = a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
2. (grid, reference grid) = a network of horizontal and vertical lines that provide coordinates for locating points on an image
3. (grid, control grid) = an electrode placed between the cathode and anode of a vacuum tube to control the flow of electrons through the tube
4. (grid, gridiron) = a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat