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The Clue

Emerize (3 letter answer)

The Answer

NAP

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Notes

The answer NAP is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.

Related Clues

Doze
Fluff
Fuzziness
Pile
Refresher
Repose
Siesta
Snooze
Baize feature
Carpet fuzz
Day break
Day break?
Downy surface
A few Z's
Forty winks
Kindergarten break
Nod off
Quick refresher
Quick refreshment
Quick rest
Rya feature
Short snooze
Some fuzz
Suede feature
Time out?
Afternoon treat, maybe
Be off guard
Day care break
Get a little shuteye
Go out for a while?
Teasel raises it
Tennis ball feature
Be off one's guard
It makes towels plushy
Recover from an all-nighter, say

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"