The Clue
Feather bed? (3 letter answer)
The Answer
TAR
Tags
Notes
The answer TAR is very common and appears about once every 39 puzzles.
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Definition
TAR as a noun:
1. (pitch, tar) = any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
2. (mariner, seaman, tar, Jack-tar, Jack, old salt, seafarer, gob, sea dog) = a man who serves as a sailor
TAR as a verb:
1. coat with tar; "tar the roof"; "tar the roads"