The Clue
Flash (5 letter answer)
The Answer
GLEAM
Tags
Notes
The answer GLEAM is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
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Definition
GLEAM as a noun:
1. (gleam, gleaming, glow, lambency) = an appearance of reflected light
2. (gleam, gleaming, glimmer) = a flash of light (especially reflected light)
GLEAM as a verb:
1. (glitter, glisten, glint, gleam, shine) = be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening"
2. (gleam, glimmer) = shine brightly, like a star or a light
3. appear briefly; "A terrible thought gleamed in her mind"