The Clue
Fig. followed by "or so" (3 letter answer)
The Answer
EST
Tags
Notes
The answer EST is very common and appears about once every 27 puzzles.
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Definition
EST as a noun:
1. (Eastern Time, Eastern Standard Time, EST) = standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States