The Clue
Film showings (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CLIPS
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Notes
The answer CLIPS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.
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Definition
CLIP as a noun:
1. (cartridge holder, cartridge clip, clip, magazine) = a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
2. (time, clip) = an instance or single occasion for some event; "this time he succeeded"; "he called four times"; "he could do ten at a clip"
3. any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
4. an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress
5. (clip, clipping, snip) = the act of clipping or snipping
6. a sharp slanting blow; "he gave me a clip on the ear"
CLIP as a verb:
1. (nip, nip off, clip, snip, snip off) = sever or remove by pinching or snipping; "nip off the flowers"
2. (trot, jog, clip) = run at a moderately swift pace
3. attach with a clip; "clip the papers together"
4. (snip, clip, crop, trim, lop, dress, prune, cut back) = cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden"
5. (clip, curtail, cut short) = terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent; "My speech was cut short"; "Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries"