The Clue
Emit (7 letter answer)
The Answer
RADIATE
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Notes
The answer RADIATE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
RADIATE as a verb:
1. send out rays or waves; "The sun radiates heat"
2. send out real or metaphoric rays; "She radiates happiness"
3. (radiate, ray) = extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center; "spokes radiate from the hub of the wheel"; "This plants radiates spines in all directions"
4. (glow, beam, radiate, shine) = have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
5. cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays; "The sun is radiating"
6. (glow, beam, radiate, shine) = experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion; "She was beaming with joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness"
7. issue or emerge in rays or waves; "Heat radiated from the metal box"
8. (diversify, radiate) = spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate; "The plants on this island diversified"