The Clue
Flings of a sort (6 letter answer)
The Answer
DANCES
Tags
Notes
The answer DANCES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
DANCE as a noun:
1. an artistic form of nonverbal communication
2. a party of people assembled for dancing
3. (dancing, dance, terpsichore, saltation) = taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
4. a party for social dancing
DANCE as a verb:
1. move in a graceful and rhythmical way; "The young girl danced into the room"
2. (dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe) = move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"
3. skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways; "Dancing flames"; "The children danced with joy"