The Clue
First word of Longfellow's poem on Revere (6 letter answer)
The Answer
LISTEN
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Notes
The answer LISTEN is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
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Conversation starter
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"Pay attention!"
Pay attention
"See here!"
Informal conversation opener
"Now see here ?"
Start of a Longfellow poem
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"I've got something to say"
"Let me tell you ..."
Start of Longfellow's "Revere" poem
"You're not paying attention!"
Definition
LISTEN as a verb:
1. hear with intention; "Listen to the sound of this cello"
2. (listen, hear, take heed) = listen and pay attention; "Listen to your father"; "We must hear the expert before we make a decision"
3. (heed, mind, listen) = pay close attention to; give heed to; "Heed the advice of the old men"