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The Clue

Factor in shipping costs (4 letter answer)

The Answer

ZONE

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Notes

The answer ZONE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.

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Definition

ZONE as a noun:

1. a circumscribed geographical region characterized by some distinctive features
2. (zone, geographical zone) = any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude
3. an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
4. (zone, zona) = (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure

ZONE as a verb:

1. (zone, district) = regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns
2. (partition, zone) = separate or apportion into sections; "partition a room off"