The Clue
Fish (4 letter answer)
The Answer
CODS
Tags
Notes
The answer CODS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
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Definition
COD as a noun:
1. (pod, cod, seedcase) = the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
2. (cod, codfish) = lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached
3. (cod, codfish) = major food fish of arctic and cold-temperate waters
COD as a verb:
1. (gull, dupe, slang, befool, cod, fool, put on, take in, put one over, put one across) = fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!"
2. (tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride) = harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"