The Clue
Excite, in slang (4 letter answer)
The Answer
GRAB
Tags
Notes
The answer GRAB is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.
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Definition
GRAB as a noun:
1. a mechanical device for gripping an object
2. (catch, grab, snatch, snap) = the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"
GRAB as a verb:
1. (catch, grab, take hold of) = take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of; "Catch the ball!"; "Grab the elevator door!"
2. (snap up, snaffle, grab) = get hold of or seize quickly and easily; "I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale"
3. make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand; "The passenger grabbed for the oxygen mask"
4. obtain illegally or unscrupulously; "Grab power"
5. take or grasp suddenly; "She grabbed the child's hand and ran out of the room"
6. (grab, seize) = capture the attention or imagination of; "This story will grab you"; "The movie seized my imagination"